Azure Linux 3.0 Achieves Level 1 CIS Benchmark Certification

We’re excited to announce that Azure Linux 3.0 has successfully passed the Level 1 Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks, reinforcing our commitment to delivering a secure and compliant platform for customers running Linux workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). What is CIS? The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit entity…

02/09/2025Linux and Open Source Blog

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