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V-264316

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-264316r984263_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-003959

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Verify the VMM is configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.

If the VMM is not configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.