3.4.3.2.6 Ensure iptables is enabled and active

Information

iptables.service is a utility for configuring and maintaining iptables

iptables.service will load the iptables rules saved in the file /etc/sysconfig/iptables at boot, otherwise the iptables rules will be cleared during a re-boot of the system.

Solution

Run the following command to enable and start iptables:

# systemctl --now enable iptables

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3742

Item Details

Category: SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|CA-9, 800-53|SC-7, 800-53|SC-7(5), CSCv7|9.4

Plugin: Unix

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