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Ensure SELinux policy is configured – ‘SELINUXTYPE’

Details

Configure SELinux to meet or exceed the default targeted policy, which constrains daemons and system software only. 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=ubuntu

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

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.

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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