Overview
This AMI is hardened to be compliant and maintained by Citadel. In order to receive support, please email support@citadelelement.com . Achieve unparalleled security and compliance with Citadel's Compliant tier, offering a virtual machine image that not only encompasses extensive security configurations but also ensures adherence to critical frameworks like NIST and STIG. This AMI, hardened and maintained by Citadel, is tailored for enterprises that demand the highest standards of compliance and security assurance. Citadel's Compliant tier provides attestation of conformity, simplifying audits and reinforcing your commitment to data protection. Select Citadel's Compliant tier to elevate your AWS infrastructure to the pinnacle of security and compliance, empowering your business to lead with confidence in compliance-heavy industries. With Citadel, you can rest assured that your deployments meet the most stringent regulatory requirements, enabling you to focus on driving innovation and growth.
Introducing Citadel's RHEL 8 hardened virtual machine image for AWS, setting a new standard for secure cloud configuration. Our images are meticulously preconfigured, strictly adhering to the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), which are vendor-neutral guidelines developed through a collaborative, consensus-based approach. Recognized by government, business, industry, and academia, STIG standards ensure robust security and provide a solid foundation for compliance with a wide range of cybersecurity frameworks.
Designed for system and application administrators, security experts, auditors, help desk staff, and platform deployment professionals, Citadel's images are tailored for those seeking to develop, deploy, evaluate, or secure applications leveraging Linux systems on AWS. By choosing our hardened images, you significantly enhance operational efficiency while mitigating the time, cost, and risk associated with deploying your organization's AWS solutions.
As a trusted ally for businesses of all sizes, Citadel is dedicated to empowering you to establish and maintain a secure presence in the cloud. With our expertise in hardened virtual machine images for AWS, you can launch your projects with confidence, knowing that your infrastructure is built on a foundation of industry-leading best practices and top-tier security.
Highlights
- Enhance security posture: Citadel's hardened images provide a robust foundation for your AWS infrastructure, ensuring that your applications and data are protected from the ground up. By leveraging industry-recognized STIG guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risk of security breaches and maintain a strong security posture.
- Streamline compliance efforts: Our images are designed to help you meet a wide range of cybersecurity compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST. By starting with a STIG-compliant image, you can save time and resources that would otherwise be spent on hardening your systems to meet these standards.
- Boost operational efficiency: Citadel's pre-configured images allow you to quickly deploy secure, production-ready environments on AWS. This enables your team to focus on developing and deploying applications rather than spending valuable time on security configurations, ultimately improving your organization's agility and time-to-market.
Details
Typical total price
$0.12/hour
Pricing
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Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
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t2.large | $0.05 | $0.122 | $0.172 |
t2.xlarge | $0.05 | $0.243 | $0.293 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.05 | $0.486 | $0.536 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 | $0.039 | $0.089 |
t3.small | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
t3.medium Recommended | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.12 |
t3.large | $0.05 | $0.112 | $0.162 |
t3.xlarge | $0.05 | $0.224 | $0.274 |
t3.2xlarge | $0.05 | $0.448 | $0.498 |
t3a.micro | $0.05 | $0.038 | $0.088 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
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EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
At Citadel, we're committed to your success. While refunds aren't available, you can terminate your instance anytime to avoid further charges. Our experts are ready to assist you in managing your service and making the most of our hardened images. By choosing Citadel, you're investing in your cloud environment's security and compliance. The value you receive will outweigh the cost. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions - we're here to support you.
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Delivery details
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
Citadel's initial release of PCI Compliant / Hardened RHEL 8 AMI.
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Usage instructions
Connecting to Your Secure VM
To connect to your hardened instance, use SSH over port 22 with the default username ec2-user. For detailed instructions on connecting to an AWS EC2 instance, refer to the official AWS documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstances.html ).
Leveraging Citadel's Hardened Images for Enhanced Security
Citadel's hardened images offer superior protection compared to baseline images by incorporating advanced security configurations and access controls. While this may require additional setup and customization to ensure compatibility with your specific workflows or applications, the enhanced security measures significantly reduce vulnerabilities and provide a more secure foundation for your deployments.
Integrating Citadel's hardened images into your operations might involve collaboration with security experts or Citadel's team to fine-tune the configurations, balancing robust security with operational functionality. Although this process may require more initial effort, it ultimately saves time and resources in achieving a secure, compliant, and efficient infrastructure.
Other Key Points
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No additional external resources are required for the product to function
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There are no security keys or credentials that need to be rotated
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No customer data is collected for this software to function
By choosing Citadel's hardened images, you are taking a proactive step towards building a more secure and compliant cloud environment, positioning your organization for long-term success and peace of mind.
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Vendor support
When you choose Citadel's hardened virtual machine images, you gain access to our dedicated, world-class support team. Our passionate experts are committed to ensuring your success and are always ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Simply reach out to our friendly support staff at support@citadelelement.com , and we'll be delighted to help you navigate the complexities of secure cloud deployments.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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