Details

Security configuration requirements vary from site to site. Some sites may mandate a policy that is stricter than the default policy, which is perfectly acceptable. This item is

intended to ensure that at least the default recommendations are met.

Solution

Edit the /etc/selinux/config file to set the SELINUXTYPE parameter – SELINUXTYPE=targeted Notes – If your organization requires stricter policies, ensure that they are set in
the /etc/selinux/config file.

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

• https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1863

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Access Control.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.

References

• 800-53|AC-3(3)

Source

• Tenable.com/audits