Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7
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Configure NSS DB To Use opensc
The <code>opensc</code> module should be configured for use over the <code>Coolkey PKCS#11</code> module in the NSS database. To configure the NSS database to use the <code>opensc</code> module, ru...Rule Medium Severity -
Enable Smart Card Login
To enable smart card authentication, consult the documentation at: <ul><li><b><a href="https://docs.oracle.com/en/operating-systems/oracle-linux/7/userauth/userauth-AuthenticationConfiguration.html...Rule Medium Severity -
Configure Smart Card Certificate Status Checking
Configure the operating system to do certificate status checking for PKI authentication. Modify all of the <code>cert_policy</code> lines in <code>/etc/pam_pkcs11/pam_pkcs11.conf</code> to include ...Rule Medium Severity -
Protect Accounts by Restricting Password-Based Login
Conventionally, Unix shell accounts are accessed by providing a username and password to a login program, which tests these values for correctness using the <code>/etc/passwd</code> and <code>/etc/...Group -
Accounts Authorized Local Users on the Operating System
List the user accounts that are authorized locally on the operating system. This list includes both users requried by the operating system and by the installed applications. Depending on the Operat...Value -
Use Centralized and Automated Authentication
Implement an automated system for managing user accounts that minimizes the risk of errors, either intentional or deliberate. This system should integrate with an existing enterprise user managemen...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure there are no legacy + NIS entries in /etc/shadow
The+character in/etc/shadowfile marks a place where entries from a network information service (NIS) should be directly inserted.Rule Medium Severity -
Set Account Expiration Parameters
Accounts can be configured to be automatically disabled after a certain time period, meaning that they will require administrator interaction to become usable again. Expiration of accounts after in...Group -
number of days after a password expires until the account is permanently disabled
The number of days to wait after a password expires, until the account will be permanently disabled.Value -
Assign Expiration Date to Emergency Accounts
Emergency accounts are privileged accounts established in response to crisis situations where the need for rapid account activation is required. In the event emergency accounts are required, config...Rule Medium Severity
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