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3.1.2 Ensure wireless interfaces are disabled - iw list

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Information

Wireless networking is used when wired networks are unavailable.

Rationale:

If wireless is not to be used, wireless devices should be disabled to reduce the potential attack surface.

Solution

Run the following command to disable any wireless interfaces:

# ip link set <interface> down

Disable any wireless interfaces in your network configuration.

Impact:

Many if not all laptop workstations and some desktop workstations will connect via wireless requiring these interfaces be enabled.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2854

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|15.4

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 7b64f228821f250ed3b90e10f1833e2c115cb3c6f536f06c341b288003b0994c