Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 20.04
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Set Account Expiration Following Inactivity
To specify the number of days after a password expires (which signifies inactivity) until an account is permanently disabled, add or correct the fo...Rule Medium Severity -
Assign Expiration Date to Temporary Accounts
Temporary accounts are established as part of normal account activation procedures when there is a need for short-term accounts. In the event tempo...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique Names
Ensure accounts on the system have unique names. To ensure all accounts have unique names, run the following command: <pre>$ sudo getent passwd | ...Rule Medium Severity -
Use Centralized and Automated Authentication
Implement an automated system for managing user accounts that minimizes the risk of errors, either intentional or deliberate. This system should in...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure shadow Group is Empty
The shadow group allows system programs which require access the ability to read the /etc/shadow file. No users should be assigned to the shadow gr...Rule Medium Severity
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