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# Blog posts tagged "CIS Benchmarks"

#### [Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening is now generally available on AWS](https://canonical.com/blog/cis-hardened-ubuntu-pro-minimal-available-on-aws)

August 28, 2025 – We are excited to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening, a new variant of Ubuntu designed for organizations that require tight security controls, minimal attack surface, and out-of-the-box compliance. This new offering combines the efficiency of Minimal Ubuntu with the enter

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Canonical announcements

#### [Hardening automation for CIS benchmarks now available for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://canonical.com/blog/hardening-automation-for-cis-benchmarks-now-available-for-ubuntu-24-04-lts)

We’re pleased to release Ubuntu Security Guide profiles for CIS benchmarks.

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Hardening

#### [What is System Hardening? Essential Checklists from OS to Applications](https://canonical.com/blog/what-is-system-hardening-definition-and-best-practices)

Hardening a system aims to decrease its exposure to make it difficult to hack, and to lessen the potential collateral damage in the event of a compromise.

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CIS Benchmarks

#### [Canonical at AWS Summit Washington, DC 2023](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-at-aws-summit-washington-dc-2023)

We will discuss the most cutting-edge cloud solutions for the Public Sector, such as security and compliance, AI/ML solutions and improved functionality.

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Cloud and server

#### [US Public Sector regulatory compliance with Ubuntu Pro and AWS GovCloud](https://canonical.com/blog/us-public-sector-regulatory-compliance-with-ubuntu-pro-and-aws-govcloud)

Ubuntu Pro is available for AWS GovCloud, where it combines comprehensive open-source security with the aforementioned AWS compliance features.

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Security