The following are a few resources related to hardening Linux implementations.
- CIS Benchmarks
- DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Quickly build STIG-compliant Amazon Machine Images using Amazon EC2 Image Builder
- How to Secure and Harden Cloud VM (Ubuntu & CentOS)?
- How To Harden OpenSSH on Ubuntu 20.04
- Digital Ocean Security Hardening and General Security Blog Posts