Checklist Summary:

This is the final release of the CIS Benchmark for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SP5 goes end of general support on 31 October 2024. CIS encourages you to migrate to a more recent, supported version of this technology. This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 systems running on x64 platforms. This document was written and 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 [email protected]

Checklist Role:

• 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 SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 on x64 platform.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed

Testing Information:

This document was written and tested against SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5.

Regulatory Compliance:

Not provided.

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Not provided.

Disclaimer:

https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-securesuite/cis-securesuite-membership-terms-of-use/

Product Support:

https://www.cisecurity.org/support

Point of Contact:

[email protected]

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-securesuite/cis-securesuite-membership-terms-of-use/

Change History:

Created New Checklist - 06/13/2025

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NIST checklist record last modified on 06/13/2025