What is confdroid_selinux Puppet module?

It's a Puppet 8 module for declarative SELinux management on Rocky 9/RHEL, handling modes, configs, and contexts across your fleet.

How do I use confdroid_selinux with Foreman?

Add `confdroid_selinux::params` to host/group, override params like mode via smart classes. Include and run.

Does confdroid_selinux require a reboot?

Only when switching from disabled to enforcing—module won't do it automatically.

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ConfDroid's SELinux Puppet Module: Finally Taming the Beast on Enterprise Linux

An attacker slips a malicious script onto your server. Permissions look fine, but SELinux? It slams the door shut. Enter confdroid_selinux, the Puppet module making this ironclad defense effortless across fleets.

DevTools Feed Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

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Puppet code snippet enforcing SELinux contexts on a Linux server terminal

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confdroid_selinux automates SELinux modes, configs, and contexts for consistent enforcement on enterprise Linux. 𝕏
Pairs smoothly with other Confdroid modules like Apache and Gitea for full-stack security. 𝕏
Shifts SELinux from manual chore to declarative infra, ideal for RHEL/Rocky fleets amid rising kernel security demands. 𝕏

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