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← Back to General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

V-203730

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.

Rule ID

SV-203730r958820_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-001958

Discussion

Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers.

Check Content

Verify the operating system authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.