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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7

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  • Install Smart Card Packages For Multifactor Authentication

    Configure the operating system to implement multifactor authentication by installing the required package with the following command: The <code>pa...
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  • Enable the pcscd Service

    The pcscd service can be enabled with the following command: 
    $ sudo systemctl enable pcscd.service
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  • Configure opensc Smart Card Drivers

    The OpenSC smart card tool can auto-detect smart card drivers; however, setting the smart card drivers in use by your organization helps to prevent...
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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 ...
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  • Force opensc To Use Defined Smart Card Driver

    The OpenSC smart card middleware can auto-detect smart card drivers; however by forcing the smart card driver in use by your organization, opensc w...
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  • 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/...
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  • 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>...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 t...
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  • 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 in...
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