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CIS Ubuntu 20.04 Level 1 Workstation Benchmark

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  • Ensure journald is configured to compress large log files

    The journald system can compress large log files to avoid fill the system disk.
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  • Ensure journald is configured to send logs to rsyslog

    Data from journald may be stored in volatile memory or persisted locally. Utilities exist to accept remote export of journald logs.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Ensure journald is configured to write log files to persistent disk

    The journald system may store log files in volatile memory or locally on disk. If the logs are only stored in volatile memory they will we lost upo...
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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-persistent Package

    The iptables-persistent package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ apt-get install iptables-persistent
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Install iptables Package

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

    The iptables-persistent package can be removed with the following command: 
    $ apt-get remove iptables-persistent
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