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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Disable Kernel mac80211 Module

    To configure the system to prevent the <code>mac80211</code> kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to the file <code>/etc/modpro...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable WiFi or Bluetooth in BIOS

    Some machines that include built-in wireless support offer the ability to disable the device through the BIOS. This is hardware-specific; consult y...
    Rule Unknown Severity
  • Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaces

    Deactivating wireless network interfaces should prevent normal usage of the wireless capability. <br><br> Configure the system to disable all wire...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable Unused Interfaces

    Network interfaces expand the attack surface of the system. Unused interfaces are not monitored or controlled, and should be disabled. <br><br> If...
    Group
  • Transport Layer Security Support

    Support for Transport Layer Security (TLS), and its predecessor, the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), is included in Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the Ope...
    Group

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