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NixOS must enable USBguard.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Without identifying 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. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059, SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163, SRG-OS-000690-GPOS-00140

ID
SV-268139r1039607_rule
Version
ANIX-00-000930
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure NixOS to enable USBGuard and generate a USBGuard ruleset.

Edit /etc/nixos/configuration.nix and add the following:

 services.usbguard.enable = true;