This Azure-based VM is pre-configured with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 and hardened according to widely adopted cybersecurity frameworks including CIS, DISA STIG, PCI DSS, and NIST 800-53.

Designed for secure and compliant cloud deployments, this hardened image helps organizations establish a trusted baseline in Azure. It is especially suited for industries with strict regulatory or security mandates, such as healthcare, finance, and government.

The system is hardened with strong access controls, secure kernel settings, logging policies, firewall configuration, and audit mechanisms. These configurations help reduce attack surface and align with compliance controls out of the box.

Key Features:

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 (x86_64)
Pre-hardened to align with CIS, PCI DSS and DISA STIG guidelines
Secure configurations for SSH, auditd, SELinux, journald, systemd, and kernel parameters
Ideal for regulated environments: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST CSF

Why Madarson IT Hardened Images?

Madarson IT provides Azure-based VMs that are pre-hardened, regularly updated, and optimized for immediate deployment in security-conscious environments. They help teams save time, reduce risk, and improve compliance posture.

Contact us: info@madarsonit.com

Disclaimer: Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. Madarson IT does not resell or license Red Hat commercial products.

Advanced Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6Madarson It, LLC

Advanced Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6

Madarson It, LLC

Advanced Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6

Madarson It, LLC

Advanced Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6
Madarson It, LLC