Amazon Container Linux 2 CHI - SL1 is a cloud-hardened image developed by Siteage, LLC, designed to provide a secure and compliant operating environment for containerized applications on AWS. Built upon Amazon Linux 2, this image adheres to the standards of the National Checklist Program (NCP of the U.S. government, ensuring robust security configurations and minimizing vulnerabilities. Key Features and Functionality: - Cloud Hardened Image (CHI: Developed using low-level design principles aligned with NCP standards, offering a fortified operating system environment. - Enhanced Security: Minimizes package vulnerabilities and provides protection against cyber-attacks, facilitating easier achievement of compliance certifications. - Elastic Cloud Computing: Provides a highly secure and scalable cloud computing environment with built-in security standards. Primary Value and User Solutions: Amazon Container Linux 2 CHI - SL1 addresses the critical need for secure and compliant containerized application environments in the cloud. By integrating NCP standards, it offers organizations a reliable foundation to deploy applications while ensuring adherence to stringent security protocols. This solution is particularly beneficial for entities requiring compliance with U.S. government security standards, providing peace of mind and reducing the complexity associated with manual security configurations.