NORTH IMAGE CONTRIBUTES
A controlled starting point.
- A published hardened profile at the image layer
- A traceable AWS listing and product ID
- Maintained image support as described in the listing
Framework-specific AWS images / Standard Defense Level 1
Standard Defense Level 1 AWS Hardened Images
Hardened AWS images that support Standard Defense Level 1 operating-system requirements for enterprise Linux and Windows workloads.
REQUIREMENT / IMAGE LAYER
Use the framework to frame the decision—not to overstate the outcome.
Standard Defense Level 1 helps teams move from an informal baseline to a defined image decision. North keeps that decision tied to the exact AWS product rather than a generic security claim.
YOUR PROGRAM RETAINS
The complete system decision.
- Identity, network, application, and data controls
- Operational testing and exception handling
- Governance and risk decisions for the whole system
CLAIM BOUNDARY
Standard Defense Level 1 support does not equal system-wide approval.
Confirm the exact product’s scope and applicability. A North image does not independently confer certification, compliance, accreditation, validation, or authorization for the surrounding customer system.
NEXT / NORTH
Find images for Standard Defense Level 1.
Open a hardened-only catalog view, then narrow the shortlist to the build your team can evaluate.