This product comes with charges for the processes of hardening and continuous maintenance. The Citadel VM is fortified with the implementation of over 400 security controls and undergoes thorough validation through Citadel Audit. Our team of security experts has diligently enhanced this AMI to meet the rigorous standards set by PCI DSS.
Debian 10 offers a secure, stable, and high-performance execution environment that is well-suited for developing and running cloud-based and enterprise applications. This Citadel VM receives regular updates and is consistently maintained.
Deploying an image that has been fortified according to the trusted security configuration baselines recommended by a CIS Benchmark can result in cost, time, and risk reduction for an organization. This Citadel VM is configured with the majority of the recommendations outlined in the corresponding CIS Benchmark. The application of Level 1 Profile settings within the CIS Benchmark aims to enhance security without hindering the technology’s utility beyond acceptable limits.
With this VM, you will receive comprehensive documentation, a security report generated by Citadel Audit, and a PCI workbook that outlines the hardening steps taken to meet each PCI requirement, along with any remaining actions required.
Please note that this default Hardened Debian 10 AMI is the recommended choice by our security experts. Citadel consistently provides security enhancements and maintenance updates on a regular basis to all instances using Debian 10 AMIs.
