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

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

A step-by-step checklist to secure Red Hat Linux:

For Red Hat Linux 7 (CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Benchmark version 2.2.0.1)

CIS has worked with the community since 2009 to publish a benchmark for Red Hat Linux

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Other CIS Benchmark versions:

For Red Hat Linux (CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Benchmark version 2.2.0)

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Want to skip most manual steps?

Arrow Use a CIS Hardened Image

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CIS Hardened Image available for Benchmark version 2.2.0

Arrow Assess and/or remediate

Only Available to CIS SecureSuite Members

Remediation Kit available for Benchmark version 2.1.0

CIS-CAT Pro is included with membership and can automatically test for compliance and remediate with this benchmark.

Arrow CIS Covers Other Server Technologies

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Information Hub : CIS Red Hat Linux Benchmark

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