CIS Distribution Independent Linux Benchmarks

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

A step-by-step checklist to secure Distribution Independent Linux:

For Distribution Independent Linux (CIS Distribution Independent Linux Benchmark version 1.1.0)

CIS has worked with the community since 2012 to publish a benchmark for Distribution Independent Linux

Other CIS Benchmark versions:

For Distribution Independent Linux (CIS Distribution Independent Linux Benchmark version 1.0.1)

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Ticket • 17 Sep 2018

Add chacha20-poly1305@openssh.com to the recomended cipher list

Ticket • 12 Sep 2018

Update sections 1.1.1.1 - 1.1.1.7 to change from a single cis.conf file to a single or individual .conf file(s)

Ticket • 06 Sep 2018

CIS 5.1.6 typo in stat output

Ticket • 31 Aug 2018

CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Benchmark, Version 2.2.0 page 89

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