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AWS Documentation

This section provides documentation for deploying and managing Kryden Solutions STIG-aligned images on Amazon Web Services.

Available Operating Systems

Select your operating system for deployment documentation:

Operating System Status Documentation
Amazon Linux 2023 Under development AL2023 Documentation
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Under review RHEL Documentation
Ubuntu Coming Soon -

General AWS Information

Prerequisites

Before deploying any Kryden Solutions AMI, ensure you have:

  • An active AWS account
  • Appropriate IAM permissions to launch EC2 instances
  • A VPC with appropriate networking configured
  • An SSH key pair for instance access

Licensing

Most Kryden Solutions images are Bring Your Own License (BYOL). Amazon Linux 2023 is free and requires no additional OS license. For RHEL images, ensure you have an active Red Hat subscription.

AWS Marketplace

Our AMIs are available through the AWS Marketplace. Search for "Kryden STIG" to find available images.

Before Production Deployment

  1. Run your own compliance scan using OpenSCAP or your preferred tool
  2. Review and adjust disabled controls based on your requirements
  3. Validate all security settings against your organization's policies
  4. Perform thorough testing in a non-production environment
  5. Document any modifications made for your compliance records