CIS Debian Linux Benchmark

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An objective, consensus-driven security guideline for the Debian Linux Operating Systems.

A step-by-step checklist to secure Debian Linux:

For Debian Linux 8 (CIS Debian Linux 8 Benchmark version 1.0.0)

CIS has worked with the community since 2010 to publish a benchmark for Debian Linux

Other CIS Benchmark versions:

For Debian Linux 8 (CIS Debian Linux 8 Benchmark version 1.0.0)

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Ticket • 17 May 2018

Debian 9 publish date

Ticket • 15 Apr 2018

How do I get a copy of the Debian 9 benchmark?

Ticket • 26 Mar 2018

Debian 7 Section 1.2 refers to Ubuntu Linux

Ticket • 26 Mar 2018

Debian 8 Section 1.2 refers to Ubuntu Linux

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