Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 8
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Harden SSH client Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies are means of enforcing certain cryptographic settings for selected applications including OpenSSH client. To override the system wi...Rule Medium Severity -
Configure SSH Client to Use FIPS 140-2 Validated Ciphers: openssh.config
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. OpenSSH is supported by system crypto policy, but the ...Rule High Severity -
Configure SSH Server to Use FIPS 140-2 Validated Ciphers: opensshserver.config
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. OpenSSH is supported by system crypto policy, but the ...Rule Medium Severity -
Harden SSHD Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies are means of enforcing certain cryptographic settings for selected applications including OpenSSH server. The SSHD service is by de...Rule Medium Severity -
OpenSSL uses strong entropy source
By default, OpenSSL doesn't always use a SP800-90A compliant random number generator. A way to configure OpenSSL to always use a strong source is t...Rule Medium Severity -
Operating System Vendor Support and Certification
The assurance of a vendor to provide operating system support and maintenance for their product is an important criterion to ensure product stabili...Group -
The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
To enable processing of sensitive information the operating system must provide certified cryptographic modules compliant with FIPS 140-2 standard.Rule High Severity -
The Installed Operating System Is Vendor Supported
The installed operating system must be maintained by a vendor. Oracle Linux is supported by Oracle Corporation. As the Oracle Linux vendor, Oracle...Rule High Severity -
Endpoint Protection Software
Endpoint protection security software that is not provided or supported by Oracle Corporation can be installed to provide complementary or duplica...Group -
Configure Backups of User Data
The operating system must conduct backups of user data contained in the operating system. The operating system provides utilities for automating ba...Rule Medium Severity -
Install Virus Scanning Software
Virus scanning software can be used to protect a system from penetration from computer viruses and to limit their spread through intermediate syste...Rule High Severity -
Install Intrusion Detection Software
The base Oracle Linux 8 platform already includes a sophisticated auditing system that can detect intruder activity, as well as SELinux, which prov...Rule High Severity -
McAfee Endpoint Security Software
In DoD environments, McAfee Host-based Security System (HBSS) and VirusScan Enterprise for Linux (VSEL) is required to be installed on all systems.Group -
The age of McAfee defintion file before requiring updating
Specify the amount of time (in seconds) before McAfee definition files need to be updated.Value -
Install McAfee Virus Scanning Software
Install McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux antivirus software which is provided for DoD systems and uses signatures to search for the presence o...Rule High Severity -
Install the McAfee Runtime Libraries and Linux Agent
Install the McAfee Runtime Libraries (MFErt) and Linux Agent (MFEcma).Rule Medium Severity -
McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL)
McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL) is a suite of software applications used to monitor, detect, and defend computer networks and systems.Group -
Install McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL)
Install McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux antivirus software which is provided for DoD systems and uses signatures to search for the presence of v...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL) is running
Install McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux antivirus software which is provided for DoD systems and uses signatures to search for the presence of v...Rule Medium Severity -
McAfee Host-Based Intrusion Detection Software (HBSS)
McAfee Host-based Security System (HBSS) is a suite of software applications used to monitor, detect, and defend computer networks and systems.Group
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