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V-263651

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-263651r982555_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

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 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

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