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Madarson IT DISA STIG Hardened Image Intro
DISA STIG hardened EC2 image built to meet DoD security guidelines, helping secure federal workloads and support compliance with U.S. government cybersecurity standards.
Madarson IT DISA STIG Hardened Image Intro
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Hardened EC2 Images for Secure Cloud Deployments
Pre-Hardened EC2 Image for AWS, Azure, and GCP

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This is a repackaged software product from Madarson IT with additional charges applied for advanced security hardening.
This AWS-based EC2 instance comes pre-configured with the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 image, hardened to align with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). The configuration is optimized to help organizations meet stringent federal security requirements and reduce exposure to cyber threats.
DISA STIGs provide detailed technical guidance for securing systems, applications, and networks across Department of Defense (DoD) and other U.S. federal environments. They serve as a recognized foundation for establishing secure configurations, reducing system vulnerabilities, and enforcing robust access controls.
By adopting this hardened image, organizations can proactively mitigate security risks, strengthen their compliance posture, and accelerate readiness for achieving an Authority to Operate (ATO) in federal or defense environments.
Key Features DISA STIG Alignment: Built to meet DISAs technical security controls for federal and DoD systems. Secure-by-Default Configuration: Implements hardened system settings, restricted services, and tight access controls. Risk Mitigation: Helps defend against unauthorized access, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats. Audit Readiness: Supports FISMA, RMF, and other federal security mandates requiring STIG validation.
Why use Madarson IT Red Hat Enterprise Linux images?
Madarson IT certified images are secure, continuously updated, and designed for quick deployment in regulated cloud environments. They follow industry best practices and support a wide range of compliance frameworks out of the box. For questions, private offers, audit support, or compliance needs, contact us at info@madarsonit.com .
Disclaimer: Red Hat, Inc. holds the trademarks for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and associated branding. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for Red Hat products.
Highlights
- Standardized Security Configuration: DISA STIGs offer consistent, detailed guidance for securing operating systems, cloud platforms, and applications, helping reduce attack surfaces and enhance overall system security.
- Compliance and Auditing: STIGs are critical for compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Organizations must regularly assess systems against STIG benchmarks to maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring that they meet federal security requirements like the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and RMF.
- Continuous Updates and Automation: DISA regularly updates STIGs to reflect new vulnerabilities and evolving cybersecurity threats. Automation tools, such as SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) and Ansible STIG roles, help organizations efficiently apply and monitor STIG compliance across systems.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.04 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.04 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.02 |
m4.10xlarge | $0.80 |
i2.xlarge | $0.08 |
g5.16xlarge | $1.28 |
r3.2xlarge | $0.16 |
m3.xlarge | $0.08 |
r5a.large | $0.04 |
t2.large | $0.04 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 -- Hardened for DISA STIG Compliance.
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Allow inbound SSH access in your security group (TCP port 22) To connect to your instance using the Amazon EC2 console: Open the Amazon EC2 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/Â .
In the navigation pane, choose Instances.
Select the instance and choose Connect. Choose the EC2 Instance Connect tab. For Connection type, choose Connect using EC2 Instance Connect. Access the ec2 with the default username: "ec2-user"
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