This comprehensive guide implements CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS using Cloud-Init. You'll learn to deploy a fully hardened system with automated security controls, compliance monitoring, and threat detection.
Implements 100+ CIS benchmark controls automatically
Network, system, and application-level protections
Continuous compliance and threat detection
Important Requirements
Infrastructure Requirements
- Ensure you have an AWS account with necessary permissions.
- Install Terraform on your local machine.
- Configure your AWS credentials.
Security Requirements
- Understand the CIS benchmarks for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
- Have a valid SSH public key for access.
- Review and adjust the security settings as needed.
Follow these steps to deploy a security-hardened Ubuntu instance using Terraform and Cloud-Init.
Step 1: Initialize Terraform
Run terraform init to initialize the Terraform working directory.
Step 2: Plan the Deployment
Run terraform plan to see the execution plan.
Step 3: Apply the Configuration
Run terraform apply to create the resources.
Step 4: Connect to the Instance
Use the provided SSH command to connect to your instance.
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