CIS_Amazon_Linux_2_Benchmarks

Ensure Root User PATH Environment Variable Integrity
Profile Applicability:  Level 1 Description:  The PATH environment variable for the root user defines directories that the shell searches for executable...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Ensure No Duplicate Group Names Exist on the System
Profile Applicability:  Level 1 Description:  Duplicate group names can cause inconsistencies and unexpected behavior in user permissions and access con...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Ensure No Duplicate User Names Exist on the System
Profile Applicability: Level 1 Description:  Duplicate user names can cause conflicts in authentication, permissions, and auditing. Ensuring unique user...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Ensure No Duplicate GIDs Exist on the System
Profile Applicability:  Level 1 Description: Duplicate Group IDs (GIDs) can cause conflicts in group ownership and permissions, potentially leading to u...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Ensure No Duplicate UIDs Exist on the System
Profile Applicability:  Level 1 Description:  Duplicate User IDs (UIDs) can cause conflicts in user identification, permissions, and auditing. Ensuring ...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Ensure All Groups Referenced in /etc/passwd Exist in /etc/group
Profile Applicability:  Level 1 Description:  Each user account in /etc/passwd references a primary group ID (GID). It is important that every GID refer...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Ensure Password Fields in /etc/shadow Are Not Empty
Profile Applicability: Level 1 Description:  The /etc/shadow file stores user password hashes and related information. Empty password fields indicate accou...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Ensure Accounts in /etc/passwd Use Shadowed Passwords
Profile Applicability: Level 1 Description:  Shadowed passwords store user password hashes in the /etc/shadow file rather than directly in /etc/passwd. Thi...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Audit and Verify System File Permissions for Security Compliance
Profile Applicability: Level 1 Description:  System file permissions control access to critical files and directories, preventing unauthorized users from r...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Ensure Permissions on /etc/cron.monthly Are Configured
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description: The /etc/cron.monthly directory contains scripts scheduled to run monthly. Proper permissions on this direct...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 6:17 AM