Checklist Summary:

This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 systems running on x86 or x64 platforms. This document was tested against SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5. 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 the CIS SUSE Linux Enterprise Server community . If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at feedback@cisecurity.org

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• Operating System

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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 SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 on a x86 or x64 platform.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

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Point of Contact:

feedback@cisecurity.org

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Change History:

new checklist - 3/1/24
Candidate to Final - 4/19/24

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NIST checklist record last modified on 04/19/2024