The operating system must prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-263651 SRG-OS-000690-GPOS-00140 SV-263651r982555_rule Medium
Description
Hardware components provide the foundation for organizational systems and the platform for the execution of authorized software programs. Managing the inventory of hardware components and controlling which hardware components are permitted to be installed or connected to organizational systems is essential to provide adequate security.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2024-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-67564r982554_chk )
Verify the operating system is configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.

If the operating system is not configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-67472r982222_fix)
Configure the operating system to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.