The software described in this documentation is either in Extended Support or Sustaining Support. See https://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/enterprise-linux-support-policies-069172.pdf for more information.
Oracle recommends that you upgrade the software described by this documentation as soon as possible.
Table of Contents
- 5.1 Minimizing the Software Footprint
- 5.2 Configuring System Logging
- 5.3 Disabling Core Dumps
- 5.4 Minimizing Active Services
- 5.5 Locking Down Network Services
- 5.6 Configuring a Packet-filtering Firewall
- 5.7 Configuring TCP Wrappers
- 5.8 Configuring Kernel Parameters
- 5.9 Restricting Access to SSH Connections
- 5.10 Configuring File System Mounts, File Permissions, and File Ownerships
- 5.11 Checking User Accounts and Privileges
The sections in this chapter provide guidelines that help secure your Oracle Linux system.
For information about using OpenSCAP to scan a system for vulnerabilities, see Chapter 6, Using OpenSCAP to Scan for Vulnerabilities.