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CIS Level 1 Benchmarks for Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux and Scoring Tool (for Red Hat and SUSE only)	- Click Here to Download Them - FAQ - The Benchmarks
February 2008: The Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux Benchmarks are now available!
The Download Files Include:
CIS_RHLinux_Benchmark_v1.0.4.pdf - The Red Hat Linux 4 Benchmark document v1.0.4 containing detailed instructions for implementing the steps necessary for CIS Level-I security on Red Hat Linux systems. CIS_RHLinux_Benchmark_v1.0.5.pdf - The Red Hat Linux 5 Benchmark v1.0.5 document containing detailed instructions for implementing the steps necessary for CIS Level-I security on Red Hat Linux systems. CIS_RHLinux_Benchmark_v1.0.5.zip - The Red Hat Linux 5 Benchmark v1.0.5 document and Bastille configuration files for CIS Level-I security on Red Hat Linux systems. CIS_RHEL5_Benchmark_v1.1.pdf - The Red Hat Linux 5 Benchmark document v1.0 containing detailed instructions for implementing the steps necessary for CIS Level-I security on Red Hat Linux systems. CIS_SUSE_Linux_Benchmark_v1.0.pdf - the Benchmark document contains detailed instructions for implementing the steps necessary for CIS Level 1 security on SUSE Enterprise Server. CIS_Slackware_Linux_Benchmark_v1.1.pdf - the Benchmark document contains detailed instructions for implementing the steps necessary for CIS Level 1 security on Slackware Linux systems. Version 1.0 of the NG Scoring Tool for SUSE 9.0 and Red Hat Linux version 4. The tool can be downloaded either with a bundled JVM (Java Virtual Machine) or without.
What are the Benchmarks and Scoring Tool?
The Benchmarks are a compilation of security configuration actions and settings that "harden" Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux operating systems. They recommend Level 1 Benchmark guidance, representing the prudent level of minimum due care for operating system security. Level 1 Benchmark settings/actions: Can be understood and performed by system administrators with any level of security knowledge and experience; Are unlikely to cause an interruption of service to the operating system or the applications that run on it; and Can be automatically monitored either by CIS Scoring Tools or by CIS Certified tools available from security software vendors. CLICK HERE for a roster of commercially available CIS-certified software tools.
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We value your feedback, which may be used both to update and further define the Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux Benchmarks' security configuration recommendations. Please direct your technical feedback to: The CIS Feedback Email Address Please direct other feedback to: Dave Shackleford, Vice President For more information about the CIS consensus process and the benchmarks, go to What are the Benchmarks? and FAQ - The Benchmarks.
Updates to the Benchmark
The CIS Level 1 Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux Benchmarks are updated periodically. Continuous feedback from CIS Members and other users assures that the consensus standard of minimum due care is always reflected in the recommended settings. Revision histories can be found in the benchmark documents. One of the benefits of CIS Membership is electronic notification when updates become available. Click Here for more information about membership. If your organization is not a member of the Center, visit this website periodically to assure that you are using the latest version of the Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux Benchmarks. Click Here to see what Members say about The Center for Internet Security. DOWNLOAD the CIS Level 1 Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Slackware Linux Benchmarks and the Scoring Tool for Red Hat Linux (non-JVM only) and SUSE Linux