Solution Brief

Rocky Linux from CIQ - Hardened

Enterprise Linux with Proactive Protection

For teams that demand secure, resilient, and trusted infrastructure: Rocky Linux from CIQ - Hardened (RLC-H) is pre-configured with hardened settings, kernel protections, and a verified software supply chain.

RLC-H is purpose-built for security-sensitive environments. It combines the reliability of Rocky Linux with expert-driven hardening practices, including kernel runtime guards, memory hardening, and secure boot. CIQ delivers these capabilities with commercial-grade support, CVE remediation SLAs, and legal indemnification.

Key highlights

What is covered

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Hardened by Default

Includes protections like LKRG, hardened_malloc, and SSH lockdowns to reduce your attack surface from day one.

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Trusted Software Supply Chain

Only verified, GPG-signed packages from CIQ-managed repositories — plus full SBOM support for auditability.

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Fast, Automated Patching

Critical security patches are fast-tracked and deployed through hardened RPMs to minimize vulnerability windows.

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Backed by Experts

CIQ’s engineering team delivers hardened images, long-term support, and expert guidance to keep your Linux estate secure and performant.

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