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Ubuntu 14.04 Security Checklist
Ubuntu 14.04 Security Checklist
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Ubuntu 14.04 Security Checklist

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Complete system update and upgrade
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Install and configure firewall using UFW
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Set complex passwords for each user account
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Disable root account
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Create limited access accounts for everyday use
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Configure automatic security updates
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Install Fail2ban to protect from brute-force attacks
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Install and configure an Intrusion Detection System like Snort
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Disable unnecessary services and daemons
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Encrypt data at rest using LUKS or similar
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Ensure all network connections are secured with SSL/TLS
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Approval: Security Configurations
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Ensure all software on the machine is necessary and updated
14
Remove or disable all unused network services
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Set up auditd for system auditing
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Deploy system and network monitoring tools
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Set up and test regular backups
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Check for any known vulnerabilities with installed packages
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Approval: Backup Operation
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Set up log rotation and monitoring