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Can I Download Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with CIS Compliance Built-In?

February 12, 2026 5 answers
Asked by TechieWizard42
I'm having a tough time achieving CIS compliance with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and could really use some help or insights from those who've been through this. Here's the situation: I'm monitoring CIS controls using Wazuh and attempted to create my own remediation scripts, but I'm encountering inconsistencies—what works on one server fails on another, making it quite frustrating. My main objectives are to establish a CIS-based security baseline for my existing Ubuntu 24.04 servers, create a golden image that adheres to CIS Benchmarks, and keep monitoring my CIS compliance through Wazuh.
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SecurityGuru88
You might want to check the official Ubuntu documentation for some guidance. They have resources that could help with CIS compliance: [CIS Benchmarks Documentation](https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications/docs/usg/cis) and [Hardening Automation for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://ubuntu.com/blog/hardening-automation-for-cis-benchmarks-now-available-for-ubuntu-24-04-lts).
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AutomationAdvocate
Consider using playbooks to automate the process of achieving CIS compliance. It can simplify your efforts significantly.
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DevOpsDynamo
Instead of creating a golden image, focus on deploying a base image and layer on configurations with tools like Ansible. This approach, known as 'infrastructure as code,' helps you manage changes better and recreate your environment anywhere.
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CISExplorer
You may struggle to find many free resources online since CIS funds itself by selling memberships for access to their tools. Check out [CIS Hardened Images](https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-hardened-images) for more information.
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HomeServerHero
While I don't need CIS compliance on my home server, I've found some tools useful. You can take a look at this YouTube video that walks through some helpful setups: [CIS Setup Guide](https://youtu.be/XYxybI7xZTw?si=rkAJilY1ykJbGw_8).
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