Building a Hardened Amazon Linux 2 AMI for Secure EC2 Deployments

Step-by-step guide to build a hardened Amazon Linux 2 AMI with EC2 Image Builder including CIS benchmarks, IMDSv2 enforcement, auditd, and logging configuration.

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Javier Pulido

Hardening EC2 Instances for AWS Security: A Practical Guide

This guide delves into the technical aspects of hardening EC2 instances, covering topics from instance selection to monitoring and automation, aligning with AWS’s security recommendations.

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Javier Pulido