1.3.2 Ensure filesystem integrity is regularly checked

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Information

Periodic checking of the filesystem integrity is needed to detect changes to the filesystem. Periodic file checking allows the system administrator to determine on a regular basis if critical files have been changed in an unauthorized fashion.

Solution

Run the following command: # crontab -u root -e Add the following line to the crontab: 0 5 * * * /usr/bin/aide --check

See Also

https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/tools2/linux/CIS_Ubuntu_Linux_14.04_LTS_Benchmark_v2.0.0.pdf

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-7

Plugin: Unix

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