Guide to the Secure Configuration of Debian 11
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SSSD certificate_verification option
Value of the certificate_verification option in the SSSD config.Value -
SSSD memcache_timeout option
Value of the memcache_timeout option in the [nss] section of SSSD config /etc/sssd/sssd.conf.Value -
SSSD ssh_known_hosts_timeout option
Value of the ssh_known_hosts_timeout option in the [ssh] section of SSSD configuration file /etc/sssd/sssd.conf.Value -
Introduction
The purpose of this guidance is to provide security configuration recommendations and baselines for the Debian 11 operating system. Recommended set...Group -
General Principles
The following general principles motivate much of the advice in this guide and should also influence any configuration decisions that are not expli...Group -
Encrypt Transmitted Data Whenever Possible
Data transmitted over a network, whether wired or wireless, is susceptible to passive monitoring. Whenever practical solutions for encrypting such ...Group -
Least Privilege
Grant the least privilege necessary for user accounts and software to perform tasks. For example, <code>sudo</code> can be implemented to limit aut...Group -
Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability
The simplest way to avoid vulnerabilities in software is to avoid installing that software. On Debian 11,the Package Manager (originally <a href="h...Group -
Run Different Network Services on Separate Systems
Whenever possible, a server should be dedicated to serving exactly one network service. This limits the number of other services that can be compro...Group -
Configure Security Tools to Improve System Robustness
Several tools exist which can be effectively used to improve a system's resistance to and detection of unknown attacks. These tools can improve rob...Group
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