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Configure the "default policy" setting for "iptables INPUT table" to organizational standards.


CONTROL ID
08780
CONTROL TYPE
Establish/Maintain Documentation
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Preventive

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  • Configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Organizational Standards., CC ID: 08713

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  • The default policy for iptables INPUT table should be set as appropriate. Technical Mechanisms: via /etc/sysconfig/iptables Parameters: ACCEPT / DROP / QUEUE /RETURN References: Section: 2.5.5.3.1 - Change the Default Policies (CCE-14264-6, Common Configuration Enumeration List, Combined XML: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 5.20130214)