MEDIUMCIS 4.2

Ensure compute instances use shielded instances

Shielded instances provide additional security features against boot-level malware.

Security Impact

Without shielded instances, boot-level attacks may go undetected.

How to Remediate

Enable Secure Boot and Measured Boot when creating instances.

Affected Resources

OCI::Core::Instance

Compliance Frameworks

CIS OCI v1.2.0SOC 2PCI-DSS

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-compute-2
Service
Oracle Cloud Compute
Category
Instance Security
Severity
MEDIUM
CIS Benchmark
4.2

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