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

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 2.0 (CIS Distribution Independent Linux Benchmark version 2.0.0)

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

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

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