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CIS SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Benchmark for Level 2 - Server

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  • Rsyslog Logs Sent To Remote Host

    If system logs are to be useful in detecting malicious activities, it is necessary to send logs to a remote server. An intruder who has compromised...
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  • Ensure Logs Sent To Remote Host

    To configure rsyslog to send logs to a remote log server, open <code>/etc/rsyslog.conf</code> and read and understand the last section of the file,...
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  • Network Configuration and Firewalls

    Most systems must be connected to a network of some sort, and this brings with it the substantial risk of network attack. This section discusses th...
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  • iptables and ip6tables

    A host-based firewall called <code>netfilter</code> is included as part of the Linux kernel distributed with the system. It is activated by default...
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  • Install iptables Package

    The iptables package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ sudo zypper install iptables
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  • Inspect and Activate Default Rules

    View the currently-enforced <code>iptables</code> rules by running the command: <pre>$ sudo iptables -nL --line-numbers</pre> The command is analog...
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  • Verify iptables Enabled

    The iptables service can be enabled with the following command: 
    $ sudo systemctl enable iptables.service
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Set configuration for IPv6 loopback traffic

    Configure the loopback interface to accept traffic. Configure all other interfaces to deny traffic to the loopback network.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Set configuration for loopback traffic

    Configure the loopback interface to accept traffic. Configure all other interfaces to deny traffic to the loopback network.
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  • Strengthen the Default Ruleset

    The default rules can be strengthened. The system scripts that activate the firewall rules expect them to be defined in the configuration files <co...
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