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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15
System Settings
Installing and Maintaining Software
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Operating System Vendor Support and Certification
Operating System Vendor Support and Certification
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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Operating System Vendor Support and Certification
2 Rules
The assurance of a vendor to provide operating system support and maintenance for their product is an important criterion to ensure product stability and security over the life of the product. A certified product that follows the necessary standards and government certification requirements guarantees that known software vulnerabilities will be remediated, and proper guidance for protecting and securing the operating system will be given.
The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
High Severity
To enable processing of sensitive information the operating system must provide certified cryptographic modules compliant with FIPS 140-2 standard. SUSE Enterprise Linux is supported by SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH. As the SUSE Enterprise Linux vendor, SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH is responsible for maintaining government certifications and standards.
The Installed Operating System Is Vendor Supported
High Severity
The installed operating system must be maintained by a vendor. SUSE Linux Enterprise is supported by SUSE. As the SUSE Linux Enterprise vendor, SUSE is responsible for providing security patches.