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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 20.04

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Ensure ufw Default Deny Firewall Policy

    A default deny policy on connections ensures that any unconfigured network usage will be rejected. Note: Any port or protocol without a explicit a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Set UFW Loopback Traffic

    Configure the loopback interface to accept traffic. Configure all other interfaces to deny traffic to the loopback network.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Only Allow Authorized Network Services in ufw

    Check the firewall configuration for any unnecessary or prohibited functions, ports, protocols, and/or services by running the following command: <...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • ufw Must rate-limit network interfaces

    The operating system must configure the uncomplicated firewall to rate-limit impacted network interfaces.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure ufw Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports

    Any ports that have been opened on non-loopback addresses need firewall rules to govern traffic.
    Rule Medium Severity

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