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The system must provide VPN connectivity for communications over untrusted networks.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000321 | RHEL-06-000321 | RHEL-06-000321_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Providing the ability for remote users or systems to initiate a secure VPN connection protects information when it is transmitted over a wide area network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000321_chk ) |
|---|
| Run the following command to determine if the "openswan" package is installed: # rpm -q openswan If the package is not installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000321_fix) |
|---|
| The Openswan package provides an implementation of IPsec and IKE, which permits the creation of secure tunnels over untrusted networks. The "openswan" package can be installed with the following command: # yum install openswan |