Amazon Linux 2023 on AWS¶
This section provides documentation for deploying and managing Kryden Solutions hardened Amazon Linux 2023 AMIs on Amazon Web Services.
Available Versions¶
| Version | Compliance Profile | Status | Release Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | CIS Level 2 + DISA STIG | Available | AL2023 Releases |
Compliance¶
Kryden Solutions Amazon Linux 2023 AMIs are hardened to two complementary standards:
- CIS Benchmark Level 2 - Center for Internet Security Level 2 recommendations; scored at 95.3% using SCAP Security Guide v0.1.75
- DISA STIG - DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide controls applied as the hardening baseline
No License Required
Amazon Linux 2023 is provided free of charge by AWS. No additional OS licensing is required.
Topics¶
- Getting Started - Launch and connect to your first AL2023 instance
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Prerequisites¶
Before deploying a Kryden Solutions Amazon Linux 2023 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
Before Production Deployment¶
- Run your own compliance scan using OpenSCAP or your preferred tool
- Review and adjust disabled controls based on your requirements
- Validate all security settings against your organization's policies
- Perform thorough testing in a non-production environment
- Document any modifications made for your compliance records