

- #Benefit of centos linux 7 benchmark definition pro#
- #Benefit of centos linux 7 benchmark definition software#
#Benefit of centos linux 7 benchmark definition pro#
CIS-CAT_Report.html - this provides a report of CIS-CAT Pro run against the instance after the corresponding CIS Benchmark was applied to the image. exe Which compute node are attempting to.
#Benefit of centos linux 7 benchmark definition software#
basevm.txt - this provides a list of the packages resident on the instance prior to any change being made by CIS (e.g., software updates, CIS hardening).Base_CIS-CAT_Report.html - this provides a report of CIS-CAT Pro run against the instance before any change is made by CIS (e.g., software updates, CIS hardening).Each CIS Hardened Image contains the following files: This two-step process starts with cybersecurity and system experts, who define, review and test the recommendations. CIS uses a consensus-driven approach to develop its benchmarks. No packages are installed on or removed from this image outside of those already present on the base image or as recommended in alignment with the corresponding CIS Benchmark recommendations.To demonstrate conformance to the CIS CentOS Linux 7 Level 1 Benchmark, industry-recognized hardening guidance, each image includes an HTML report from CIS Configuration Assessment Tool (CIS-CAT Pro). CIS Benchmarks are globally recognized, free to use, and can be customized to the needs of almost any organization. This image is hardened against the corresponding Level 1 profile which is intended to be practical and prudent, provide a clear security benefit, and not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means. It is built to offer an image secured to industry-recognized security guidance running on Azure Virtual Machines.This image of CentOS Linux 7 Level 1 is pre-hardened to CIS Benchmarks guidance and patched monthly. CIS CentOS Linux 7 Level 1 Hardened Image is a pre-configured image built by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) for use on Azure Virtual Machines.
