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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 22.04
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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
1 Rule
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. Ubuntu Linux is supported by Canonical Ltd. As the Ubuntu Linux Vendor, Canonical Ltd. is responsible for government certifications and standards. Users of Ubuntu Linux either need an Ubuntu Advantage subscription or need to be using Ubuntu Pro from a sponsored vendor in order to have access to FIPS content supported by Canonical.