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

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

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

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Information Hub : CIS Debian Linux Benchmark

Ticket • 13 Dec 2018

Audit Procedure Fails After Performing Remediation Procedure

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Ticket • 13 Dec 2018

1.1.1.8: Audit Procedure Fails After Performing Remediation Procedure

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Ticket • 13 Dec 2018

1.1.1.9: Should vfat requirements be pulled?

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Ticket • 13 Dec 2018

Update - CIS Debian Linux 8 Benchmark v2.0.0 - Map all recommendations to version 7 of the CIS Controls

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