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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Disable WIFI Network Notification in GNOME3

    By default, <code>GNOME</code> disables WIFI notification. This should be permanently set so that users do not connect to a wireless network when t...
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  • GNOME Remote Access Settings

    GNOME remote access settings that apply to the graphical interface.
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  • Require Credential Prompting for Remote Access in GNOME3

    By default, <code>GNOME</code> does not require credentials when using <code>Vino</code> for remote access. To configure the system to require remo...
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  • Ensure Users Cannot Change GNOME3 Screensaver Lock After Idle Period

    If not already configured, ensure that users cannot change GNOME3 screensaver lock settings by adding <pre>/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-enab...
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  • Implement Blank Screensaver

    To set the screensaver mode in the GNOME3 desktop to a blank screen, add or set <code>picture-uri</code> to <code>string ''</code> in <code>/etc...
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  • Uninstall gssproxy Package

    The gssproxy package can be removed with the following command: 
    $ sudo yum erase gssproxy
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  • Configure GNOME Screen Locking

    In the default GNOME3 desktop, the screen can be locked by selecting the user name in the far right corner of the main panel and selecting <b>Lock<...
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  • Screensaver Inactivity timeout

    Choose allowed duration (in seconds) of inactive graphical sessions
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  • Screensaver Lock Delay

    Choose allowed duration (in seconds) after a screensaver becomes active before displaying an authentication prompt
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  • Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Idle Activation

    To activate the screensaver in the GNOME3 desktop after a period of inactivity, add or set <code>idle-activation-enabled</code> to <code>true</code...
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siemur/test-space

The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

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