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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS 4

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  • Authorize Human Interface Devices and USB hubs in USBGuard daemon

    To allow authorization of USB devices combining human interface device and hub capabilities by USBGuard daemon, add the line <code>allow with-inter...
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  • Authorize USB hubs in USBGuard daemon

    To allow authorization of USB hub devices by USBGuard daemon, add line <code>allow with-interface match-all { 09:00:* }</code> to <code>/etc/usbgua...
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  • Introduction

    The purpose of this guidance is to provide security configuration recommendations and baselines for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS 4 operating...
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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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  • Least Privilege

    Grant the least privilege necessary for user accounts and software to perform tasks. For example, <code>sudo</code> can be implemented to limit aut...
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  • Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability

    The simplest way to avoid vulnerabilities in software is to avoid installing that software. On Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS 4,the RPM Package Ma...
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  • Run Different Network Services on Separate Systems

    Whenever possible, a server should be dedicated to serving exactly one network service. This limits the number of other services that can be compro...
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  • Configure Security Tools to Improve System Robustness

    Several tools exist which can be effectively used to improve a system's resistance to and detection of unknown attacks. These tools can improve rob...
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  • How to Use This Guide

    Readers should heed the following points when using the guide.
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