From 74fe8215dcb17193eea95bed722ec95e99f1b685 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tommy Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:40:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Remove Ubuntu Pro mention Signed-off-by: Tommy --- content/posts/linux/Desktop Linux Hardening.md | 16 ---------------- 1 file changed, 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/posts/linux/Desktop Linux Hardening.md b/content/posts/linux/Desktop Linux Hardening.md index 13bf660..e69fa36 100644 --- a/content/posts/linux/Desktop Linux Hardening.md +++ b/content/posts/linux/Desktop Linux Hardening.md @@ -194,22 +194,6 @@ Another option is [Kata Containers](https://katacontainers.io/) which masquerade ![opensuse-computer.jpg](/images/opensuse-computer.jpg) -### Ubuntu Pro - -If you are using Ubuntu LTS, consider subscribing to [Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro). Canonical currently allows up to 5 machines with the free subscription. - -With Ubuntu Pro, you gain access to the [The Ubuntu Security Guide](https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications/docs/usg), which allows for easy application of the CIS OpenSCAP profile: - -```bash -sudo ua enable usg -sudo apt install -y usg -sudo usg fix cis_level2_workstation -``` - -You will also gain access to the [Canonical Livepatch Service](https://ubuntu.com/security/livepatch), which provides livepatching for [certain kernel variants](https://ubuntu.com/security/livepatch/docs/livepatch/reference/kernels). Note that the [Hardware Enablement (HWE)](https://ubuntu.com/kernel/lifecycle) kernel is not supported. - -While livepatching is less than ideal and I still recommend regularly rebooting your computer, it is quite nice to have. - ### Umask 077 On distributions besides openSUSE, consider changing the default [umask](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Umask) for both root and regular users to `077` (symbolically, `u=rwx,g=,o=`). _On openSUSE, a umask of 077 can break snapper and is thus not recommended._