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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 20.04
System Settings
Network Configuration and Firewalls
Wireless Networking
Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration
Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration
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Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration
1 Rule
If it is impossible to remove the wireless hardware from the device in question, disable as much of it as possible through software. The following methods can disable software support for wireless networking, but note that these methods do not prevent malicious software or careless users from re-activating the devices.
Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaces
Medium Severity
Deactivating wireless network interfaces should prevent normal usage of the wireless capability.
Configure the system to disable all wireless network interfaces with the following command:
$ sudo nmcli radio all off