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Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15

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  • System Settings

    Contains rules that check correct system settings.
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  • Installing and Maintaining Software

    The following sections contain information on security-relevant choices during the initial operating system installation process and the setup of s...
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  • Prefer to use a 64-bit Operating System when supported

    Prefer installation of 64-bit operating systems when the CPU supports it.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • System and Software Integrity

    System and software integrity can be gained by installing antivirus, increasing system encryption strength with FIPS, verifying installed software,...
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  • Disable Prelinking

    The prelinking feature changes binaries in an attempt to decrease their startup time. In order to disable it, change or add the following line insi...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra_defrtr

    Accept default router in router advertisements?
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  • net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra_pinfo

    Accept prefix information in router advertisements?
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  • net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra_rtr_pref

    Accept router preference in router advertisements?
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  • net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra

    Accept all router advertisements?
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  • net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_redirects

    Toggle ICMP Redirect Acceptance
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  • net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_ra

    Accept default router advertisements by default?
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  • net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_redirects

    Toggle ICMP Redirect Acceptance By Default
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  • net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_source_route

    Disable IP source routing?
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  • SSH Max authentication attempts

    Specify the maximum number of authentication attempts per connection.
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  • The age of McAfee defintion file before requiring updating

    Specify the amount of time (in seconds) before McAfee definition files need to be updated.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Ensure /usr Located On Separate Partition

    It is recommended that the /usr directory resides on a separate partition.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Install AIDE

    The aide package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ sudo zypper install aide
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Software Integrity Checking

    Both the AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) software and the RPM package management system provide mechanisms for verifying the integr...
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