This Frontline Launch VM is secured using 400+ security controls and validated using Frontline Audit. Red Hat 8 provides a secure, stable, and high performance execution environment to develop and run cloud and enterprise applications. This Frontline Launch VM is updated and maintained regularly. Launching an image hardened according to the trusted security configuration baselines prescribed by a CIS Benchmark will reduce cost, time, and risk to an organization. This Frontline Launch VM is configured with the majority of the recommendations included in the corresponding CIS Benchmark. The Level 1 Profile settings within the CIS Benchmark have been applied with the intent to provide a clear security benefit without inhibiting the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means. Included with this VM is documentation, a security report provided by Frontline Audit. Please note that this is the default Hardened Red Hat 8 that our security professionals recommend. Frontline provides ongoing security and maintenance updates on a regular basis to all instances running Red Hat 8.