Basic Windows 2003 server, hardened specifically for Amazon EC2 cloud environment. The image hardening was preformed in accordance with Cloud Security Labs (www.cloudsecuritylabs.com) best practices.
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Description:
Basic Windows 2003 server, hardened specifically for Amazon EC2 cloud environment. The image hardening was preformed in accordance with Cloud Security Labs (www.cloudsecuritylabs.com) best practices.
Cloud Security Image Hardening implements existing know-how from reputable security standards such as Microsoft, DISA etc. to enable Cloud images to work seamlessly in a generic Amazon EC2 environment. A strong security posture is maintained, while enabling remote management and generic applicability to various sever tasks.
Features:
Windows 2003 image hardening includes: Legal notice and Security Banner when booting Administrator account changed to cloudadministrator. Strong password policy Disabling of unnecessary services Tight permission allocation for user groups Idle time lockout policy Enhanced auditing
Hardening Process & Support:
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