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CIS Ubuntu 20.04 Level 1 Server Benchmark

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  • Install ufw Package

    The ufw package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ apt-get install ufw
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  • Remove ufw Package

    The ufw package can be removed with the following command: 
    $ apt-get remove ufw
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify ufw Enabled

    The ufw service can be enabled with the following command: 
    $ sudo systemctl enable ufw.service
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Ensure ufw Default Deny Firewall Policy

    A default deny policy on connections ensures that any unconfigured network usage will be rejected. Note: Any port or protocol without a explicit a...
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  • Set UFW 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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  • Wireless Networking

    Wireless networking, such as 802.11 (WiFi) and Bluetooth, can present a security risk to sensitive or classified systems and networks. Wireless net...
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  • Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration

    If it is impossible to remove the wireless hardware from the device in question, disable as much of it as possible through software. The following ...
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  • Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaces

    Deactivating wireless network interfaces should prevent normal usage of the wireless capability. <br><br> Configure the system to disable all wire...
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  • File Permissions and Masks

    Traditional Unix security relies heavily on file and directory permissions to prevent unauthorized users from reading or modifying files to which t...
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  • Verify Permissions on Important Files and Directories

    Permissions for many files on a system must be set restrictively to ensure sensitive information is properly protected. This section discusses impo...
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The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

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