Rules Related To 'kbd'

Component overview

Relevant packages:

Relevant groups:

None

Changelog:

No changes recorded.

Relevant rules:

Rule details

Check that vlock is installed to allow session locking

vlock_installed

Description

The Amazon Linux 2023 operating system must have vlock installed to allow for session locking. The kbd package can be installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install kbd

Rationale

A session lock is a temporary action taken when a user stops work and moves away from the immediate physical vicinity of the information system but does not want to log out because of the temporary nature of the absence. The session lock is implemented at the point where session activity can be determined. Regardless of where the session lock is determined and implemented, once invoked, the session lock must remain in place until the user reauthenticates. No other activity aside from reauthentication must unlock the system.