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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7

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  • Disable graphical user interface

    By removing the following packages, the system no longer has X Windows installed. <code>xorg-x11-server-Xorg xorg-x11-server-common xorg-x11-serv...
    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 Oracle Linux 7 operating system. Recommende...
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  • 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...
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  • 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 ...
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