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Securing Ubuntu Linux

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

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

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For Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS STIG Benchmark version 1.0.0)

CIS has worked with the community since 2013 to publish a benchmark for Ubuntu Linux.

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For Ubuntu Linux (CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark version 1.1.0)
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