Guide to the Secure Configuration of Debian 11
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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How to Use This Guide
Readers should heed the following points when using the guide.Group -
Formatting Conventions
Commands intended for shell execution, as well as configuration file text, are featured in a <code>monospace font</code>. <i>Italics</i> are used t...Group -
Read Sections Completely and in Order
Each section may build on information and recommendations discussed in prior sections. Each section should be read and understood completely; instr...Group -
Reboot Required
A system reboot is implicitly required after some actions in order to complete the reconfiguration of the system. In many cases, the changes will n...Group -
Root Shell Environment Assumed
Most of the actions listed in this document are written with the assumption that they will be executed by the root user running the <code>/bin/bash...Group -
Test in Non-Production Environment
This guidance should always be tested in a non-production environment before deployment. This test environment should simulate the setup in which t...Group -
Verify Permissions on group File
To properly set the permissions of/etc/group, run the command:$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/group
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389 Directory Server
389 Directory Server is a popular open-source LDAP server for Linux.Group -
SSH Strong MACs by FIPS
Specify the FIPS approved MACs (Message Authentication Code) algorithms that are used for data integrity protection by the SSH server.Value -
Build and Test AIDE Database
Run the following command to generate a new database: <pre>$ sudo aideinit</pre> By default, the database will be written to the file <code>/var...Rule Medium Severity
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