Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 9
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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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 OpenSSH configuration may be set up incorrectly. ...Rule Medium Severity -
Configure SSH Server to Use FIPS 140-2 Validated MACs: opensshserver.config
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. OpenSSH is supported by system crypto policy, but the OpenSSH configuration may be set up incorrectly. ...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 stability and security over the life of the product. A ce...Group -
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 Corporation is responsible for providing security...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 duplicative security capabilities to those provided by t...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 backups of user data. Commercial and open-source pro...Rule Medium 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 -
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 viruses on the filesystem.Rule Medium Severity -
Encrypt Partitions
Oracle Linux 9 natively supports partition encryption through the Linux Unified Key Setup-on-disk-format (LUKS) technology. The easiest way to encrypt a partition is during installation time. <br> ...Rule High Severity -
Ensure /home Located On Separate Partition
If user home directories will be stored locally, create a separate partition for <code>/home</code> at installation time (or migrate it later using LVM). If <code>/home</code> will be mounted from ...Rule Low Severity
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