| name | cis-ubuntu1804-v220-4-1-1 |
| description | Ensure cron daemon is enabled and active |
| category | cis-iam |
| version | 2.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-18.04","cron","scheduling"] |
| cis_id | 4.1.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0 - Control 4.1.1
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
The cron daemon is used to execute batch jobs on the system.
Rationale
While there may not be user jobs that need to be run on the system, the system does have maintenance jobs that may include security monitoring that have to run, and cron is used to execute them.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command to verify that cron is enabled and active:
systemctl is-enabled cron
systemctl is-active cron
Expected Result
enabled
active
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following commands to enable and start cron:
systemctl --now enable cron
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: CM-1, CM-2, CM-6, CM-7, IA-5
CIS Controls
v8 - 4.1 Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process - Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Assessment Status
Automated