Disabling security hardening options

Last Updated : Nov 04, 2022 |

About this task

Use this procedure to disable one or more security hardening options from the following:

  • selinux

  • audit

  • aide

  • fapolicy

Procedure

  1. Log in to the System Manager command-line interface.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • To disable only one security hardening option, type securityHardeningOptions <security_hardening_option_name> disable, and press Enter.

      For example, type the following command, and press Enter.

      securityHardeningOptions selinux disable

    • To disable more than one security hardening options, type securityHardeningOptions <Comma separated_security_hardening_option_name> disable, and press Enter.

      For example, type the following command, and press Enter.

      securityHardeningOptions selinux,audit,aide,fapolicy disable

    System Manager takes a few minutes to complete the setting and reboots for the changes to take effect.