OpenSCAP is a family of open source SCAP tools and content that help users create standard security checklists for enterprise systems. Natively shipping in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenSCAP provides practical security hardening advice for Red Hat technologies and links to compliance requirements, making deployment activities like certification and accreditation easier.
Audience/Intro/Prerequisites
- This lab is geared towards linux system administrators that have completed the Red Hat Certified System Admistration (RHCSA), the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification or have similar skillsets.
Goal of this lab
- Develop a foundational knowledge around the Security Content Automation Protocol
- Go hands-on with OpenSCAP from the command-line.
- Understand the OpenSCAP tool and security standards used to generate reports and remediation.