Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12
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Reboot Required
A system reboot is implicitly required after some actions in order to complete the reconfiguration of the system. In many cases, the changes will n...Group -
Root Shell Environment Assumed
Most of the actions listed in this document are written with the assumption that they will be executed by the root user running the <code>/bin/bash...Group -
Test in Non-Production Environment
This guidance should always be tested in a non-production environment before deployment. This test environment should simulate the setup in which t...Group -
Network Manager
The NetworkManager daemon configures a variety of network connections. This section discusses how to configure NetworkManager.Group -
Verify File Hashes with RPM
Without cryptographic integrity protections, system executables and files can be altered by unauthorized users without detection. The RPM package m...Rule High Severity -
Configure Systemd Timer Execution of AIDE
At a minimum, AIDE should be configured to run a weekly scan. To implement a systemd service and a timer unit to run the service periodically: For ...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure /dev/shm is configured
The <code>/dev/shm</code> is a traditional shared memory concept. One program will create a memory portion, which other processes (if permitted) ca...Rule Low Severity -
Ensure PAM Displays Last Logon/Access Notification
To configure the system to notify users of last logon/access using <code>pam_lastlog</code>, add or correct the <code>pam_lastlog</code> settings i...Rule Low Severity -
Enable Smart Card Logins in PAM
This requirement only applies to components where this is specific to the function of the device or has the concept of an organizational user (e.g....Rule Medium Severity -
Set existing passwords a period of inactivity before they been locked
Configure user accounts that have been inactive for over a given period of time to be automatically disabled by running the following command: <pre...Rule Medium Severity
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