Hardened Linux Workstation (Manual + Ansible)

Overview

This project implements a hardened Ubuntu workstation using both manual techniques and automated Ansible playbooks based on CIS benchmarks. It demonstrates how to secure a Linux system and automate system hardening tasks.

Tools Used

• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• Ansible
• Bash
• CIS Benchmark

Manual Hardening

Manual steps included disabling unused filesystems, setting secure file permissions, and enabling the firewall.

Further Automation

The same steps were automated using an Ansible playbook to demonstrate Infrastructure as Code principles. See playbook.yaml.

How to Run Ansible

cd ansible
ansible-playbook -i inventory playbook.yml