Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Verify '/proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled' exists
On a system where FIPS 140-2 mode is enabled, <code>/proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled</code> must exist. To verify FIPS mode, run the following command...Rule High Severity -
System Cryptographic Policies
Linux has the capability to centrally configure cryptographic polices. The command <code>update-crypto-policies</code> is used to set the policy ap...Group -
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...Rule Low Severity -
Ensure /opt Located On Separate Partition
It is recommended that the/optdirectory resides on a separate partition.Rule Medium Severity -
Configure Libreswan to use System Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. Libreswan is supported by system crypto policy, but th...Rule High Severity -
Configure OpenSSL library to use System Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. OpenSSL is supported by crypto policy, but the OpenSSL...Rule Medium Severity -
Configure SSH to use System Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies provide a centralized control over crypto algorithms usage of many packages. SSH is supported by crypto policy, but the SSH configu...Rule Medium Severity -
Harden SSH client Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies are means of enforcing certain cryptographic settings for selected applications including OpenSSH client. To override the system wi...Rule Medium Severity -
Harden SSHD Crypto Policy
Crypto Policies are means of enforcing certain cryptographic settings for selected applications including OpenSSH server. The SSHD service is by de...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 stabili...Group -
The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
To enable processing of sensitive information the operating system must provide certified cryptographic modules compliant with FIPS 140-2 standard....Rule High Severity -
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 ba...Rule Medium Severity -
Install Intrusion Detection Software
The base SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 platform already includes a sophisticated auditing system that can detect intruder activity, as well as SELinux, ...Rule High 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 -
The age of McAfee defintion file before requiring updating
Specify the amount of time (in seconds) before McAfee definition files need to be updated.Value -
McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL)
McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux (ENSL) is a suite of software applications used to monitor, detect, and defend computer networks and systems.Group -
McAfee Host-Based Intrusion Detection Software (HBSS)
McAfee Host-based Security System (HBSS) is a suite of software applications used to monitor, detect, and defend computer networks and systems.Group -
Install the Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) Module
Install the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) Module if it is absolutely necessary. If SELinux is enabled, do not install or enable th...Rule Medium Severity -
Disk Partitioning
To ensure separation and protection of data, there are top-level system directories which should be placed on their own physical partition or logic...Group -
Encrypt Partitions
SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 natively supports partition encryption through the Linux Unified Key Setup-on-disk-format (LUKS) technology. The easiest w...Rule High Severity
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