Checklist Summary:

This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Amazon Linux systems running on AWS. This document was tested against Amazon Linux 2017.09. The guidance within broadly assumes that operations are being performed as the root user. Non-root users may not be able to access certain areas of the system, especially after remediation has been performed. It is advisable to verify root users path integrity and the integrity of any programs being run prior to execution of commands and scripts included in this benchmark. To obtain the latest version of this guide, please visit http://workbench.cisecurity.org. If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at feedback@cisecurity.org.

Checklist Role:

• Operating System
• Server Operating System

Known Issues:

Not provided.

Target Audience:

This benchmark is intended for system and application administrators, security specialists, auditors, help desk, and platform deployment personnel who plan to develop, deploy, assess, or secure solutions that incorporate Amazon Linux.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Not provided.

Regulatory Compliance:

http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/downloads/terms-of-use/

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Not provided.

Disclaimer:

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Product Support:

feedback@cisecurity.org

Point of Contact:

feedback@cisecurity.org

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/downloads/terms-of-use/

Change History:

new checklist - 2/20/24
updated status to FINAL - 3/22/24

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NIST checklist record last modified on 03/22/2024