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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Debian 10

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  • Configure Syslog

    The syslog service has been the default Unix logging mechanism for many years. It has a number of downsides, including inconsistent log format, lac...
    Group
  • Ensure rsyslog is Installed

    Rsyslog is installed by default. The rsyslog package can be installed with the following command:
     $ apt-get install rsyslog
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enable rsyslog Service

    The <code>rsyslog</code> service provides syslog-style logging by default on Debian 10. The <code>rsyslog</code> service can be enabled with the f...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Configure Logwatch on the Central Log Server

    Is this system the central log server? If so, edit the file /etc/logwatch/conf/logwatch.conf as shown below.
    Group
  • Ensure Proper Configuration of Log Files

    The file <code>/etc/rsyslog.conf</code> controls where log message are written. These are controlled by lines called <i>rules</i>, which consist of...
    Group
  • User who owns log files

    Specify user owner of all logfiles specified in /etc/rsyslog.conf.
    Value
  • Ensure Rsyslog Authenticates Off-Loaded Audit Records

    Rsyslogd is a system utility providing support for message logging. Support for both internet and UNIX domain sockets enables this utility to suppo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure Rsyslog Encrypts Off-Loaded Audit Records

    Rsyslogd is a system utility providing support for message logging. Support for both internet and UNIX domain sockets enables this utility to suppo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Configure rsyslogd to Accept Remote Messages If Acting as a Log Server

    By default, <code>rsyslog</code> does not listen over the network for log messages. If needed, modules can be enabled to allow the rsyslog daemon t...
    Group
  • net.ipv6.conf.all.router_solicitations

    Accept all router solicitations?
    Value

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