Checklist Details for UNIX Security Checklist Version 5, Release 1.19

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Checklist Highlights

Checklist Name:
UNIX Security Checklist
Version:
Version 5, Release 1.19
Tier:
III*
Review Status:
Under Review
Authority:
  • Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
Publication Date:
03/31/2008
Supporting Resources:
Target Product:
Target Product CPE Name Product Category
Redhat Enterprise Linux 4.0 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0 (View CVEs)
  • Operating System
Checklist Summary:
This guide has been created to assist IT professionals, in effectively securing systems with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
Checklist Role:
  • Operating System
Target Audience:
Developed for the DOD.
This document is intended for IAOs, SAs, IAMs, NSOs, and others who are responsible for the configuration, management, or support of information systems. It assumes that the reader has knowledge of the UNIX operating system and is familiar with common computer terminology.
Target Operational Environment:
  • Managed
  • Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)
Regulatory Compliance:
DOD Directive 8500.
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
Please refer to the Checklist or the README.txt files provided with the scripts for any comments, warnings, or detailed instructions.
Disclaimer:
Do not attempt to implement any of the settings in this guide without first testing them in a non-operational environment. NIST assumes no responsibility whatsoever for its use by other parties, and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about its quality, reliability, or any other characteristic. NIST would appreciate acknowledgement if the document and template are used.
Product Support:
It should be noted that FSO Support for the STIGs, Checklists, and Tools is only available to DOD Customers.
* This checklist is still undergoing review for inclusion into the NCP at this tier ranking.