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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Fedora

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  • Log USBGuard daemon audit events using Linux Audit

    To configure USBGuard daemon to log via Linux Audit (as opposed directly to a file), <code>AuditBackend</code> option in <code>/etc/usbguard/usbgua...
    Rule Low Severity
  • Authorize Human Interface Devices in USBGuard daemon

    To allow authorization of Human Interface Devices (keyboard, mouse) by USBGuard daemon, add the line <code>allow with-interface match-all { 03:*:* ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • 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
  • Remove the X Windows Package Group

    By removing the xorg-x11-server-common package, the system no longer has X Windows installed. If X Windows is not installed then the system cannot ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable X Windows Startup By Setting Default Target

    Systems that do not require a graphical user interface should only boot by default into <code>multi-user.target</code> mode. This prevents accident...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Introduction

    The purpose of this guidance is to provide security configuration recommendations and baselines for the Fedora operating system. Recommended settin...
    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 Fedora,the RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat P...
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