CIS Hardened Images vs. DIY Hardening

CIS Hardened Images® deliver secure, pre-configured virtual machine images based on the globally recognized CIS Benchmarks®, helping organizations reduce the risks of cloud misconfigurations and breaches. Unlike manual hardening, which is time-consuming, inconsistent and error-prone, CIS Hardened Images provide scalable, enterprise-grade security right out of the box. Available directly from major cloud marketplaces, they enable faster, more reliable deployments at a low cost per compute hour.