This Azure-based virtual machine is pre-configured with the latest Ubuntu 25.04 image, hardened to support compliance with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).

The DISA STIG benchmarks are a set of rigorous cybersecurity configuration standards developed to enhance the security and resilience of information systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. These guidelines help ensure that systems are properly configured to protect against vulnerabilities and meet strict compliance mandates.

Implementing STIG-compliant images enables organizations to reduce risk exposure, enforce consistent security controls, and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical workloads—especially in high-assurance or regulated environments.

• STIG-Aligned Security Configuration: Helps ensure systems meet DoD-mandated security policies, enabling consistency across mission-critical deployments.
• Risk Mitigation: Hardened settings based on DISA guidelines reduce vulnerabilities and improve defense against cyber threats.

Madarson IT certified images are regularly updated, secured using best practices, and ready for enterprise deployment—right out of the box.