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CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Benchmark for Level 2 - Server

Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile

  • Disable X Windows Startup By Setting Default Target

    Systems that do not require a graphical user interface should only boot by default into <code>multi-user.target</code> mode. This prevents accidental booting of the system into a <code>graphical.ta...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure that /etc/cron.allow exists

    The file /etc/cron.allow should exist and should be used instead of /etc/cron.deny.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure Local Login Warning Banner Is Configured Properly

    To configure the system local login warning banner edit the <code>/etc/issue</code> file. The contents of this file is displayed to users prior to login to local terminals. Replace the default text...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure Remote Login Warning Banner Is Configured Properly

    To configure the system remote login warning banner edit the <code>/etc/issue.net</code> file. The contents of this file is displayed to users prior to login from remote connections. Replace the de...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure Message Of The Day Is Configured Properly

    To configure the system message of the day banner edit the <code>/etc/motd</code> file. Replace the default text with a message compliant with the local site policy. The message should not contain ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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