Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 16.04
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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SSH Compression Setting
Specify the compression setting for SSH connections.Value -
Restrict Printer Sharing
By default, Samba utilizes the CUPS printing service to enable printer sharing with Microsoft Windows workstations. If there are no printers on the...Group -
Restrict SMB File Sharing to Configured Networks
Only users with local user accounts will be able to log in to Samba shares by default. Shares can be limited to particular users or network address...Group -
Disable Samba if Possible
Even after the Samba server package has been installed, it will remain disabled. Do not enable this service unless it is absolutely necessary to pr...Group -
SNMP Server
The Simple Network Management Protocol allows administrators to monitor the state of network devices, including computers. Older versions of SNMP w...Group -
Disable SNMP Server if Possible
The system includes an SNMP daemon that allows for its remote monitoring, though it not installed by default. If it was installed and activated but...Group -
Configure SNMP Server if Necessary
If it is necessary to run the snmpd agent on the system, some best practices should be followed to minimize the security risk from the installation...Group -
SNMP read-only community string
Specify the SNMP community string used for read-only access.Value -
SNMP read-write community string
Specify the SNMP community string used for read-write access.Value -
SSH Server
The SSH protocol is recommended for remote login and remote file transfer. SSH provides confidentiality and integrity for data exchanged between tw...Group
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