Amazon Linux
This CIS Benchmark is the product of a community consensus process and consists of secure configuration guidelines developed for Amazon Linux
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CIS Benchmark
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CIS-CAT Pro
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Build Kits
Automate your hardening efforts for Amazon Linux using Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for Microsoft Windows and Bash shell scripts for Unix and Linux environments.
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CIS Hardened Images
Virtual machine (VM) images that are pre-configured to meet the robust security recommendations of the associated CIS Amazon Linux Benchmark.
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