Linux Security Checks
14 checks Pareto Security runs on Linux
Each check covers a common security misconfiguration on Linux, with links to step-by-step fixes.
| Check | Description | Required in frameworks |
|---|---|---|
| Application updates | Learn about updating apps on Linux. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | CIS ISO NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Automatic login is off | Learn about Automatic Login on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Boot is secure | Learn about securing the boot process on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Docker | Learn about Docker security on Linux and how it should be configured. Run this check automatically with the free Pareto Security app for Linux. | |
| Encryption is on | Learn about disk encryption on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| File sharing is off | Learn about file sharing on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | CIS Essentials |
| Firewall is on and configured | Learn about firewall on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Pareto Security is up to date | Learn about keeping Pareto Security up to date on Linux. Aligned with Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | Essentials |
| Password is required to unlock the screen | Learn about screen lock password requirements on Linux and how they should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Password manager is installed | Learn about password managers on Linux and why you should use one. Aligned with NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Printer sharing is off | Learn about printer sharing on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | CIS Essentials |
| Remote login is off | Learn about remote login (SSH) on Linux and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Linux. | CIS Essentials |
| SSH keys require a password | Learn about SSH keys and how they should be protected on Linux. Run this check automatically with the free Pareto Security app for Linux. | |
| SSH keys use strong encryption | Learn about SSH key strength and encryption on Linux. Run this check automatically with the free Pareto Security app for Linux. | |