aws / aws/ec2-image-builder-roadmap

Image Builder Component to enable FIPS on Amazon Linux 2023

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**Tell us about your request**
Please create an Image Builder component that enables FIPS mode on Amazon Linux 2023. Instructions for doing this on Amazon Linux 2 are available here: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/enabling-fips-mode-amazon-linux-2/. Amazon Linux 2023 instructions are unavailable yet.

**Tell us about the problem you're trying to solve. What are you trying to do, and why is it hard?**
Configuring FIPS mode on Amazon Linux requires additional steps as outlined in the link above. Having Image Builder be able to do this on the image without having to create a custom script would be beneficial.

**Are you currently working around this issue?**
Using custom scripting to enable FIPS mode currently.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start with the linked Amazon Linux 2 FIPS instructions and identify the equivalent Amazon Linux 2023 configuration steps. Define an Image Builder component that performs those steps; done means an Amazon Linux 2023 image can enable FIPS without a separate custom script.

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Assessment

Tech stack
aws, linux
Domain
cloud, infrastructure, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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