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Ensure USBGuard service is enabled

usbguard-enabled · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl

Description

The usbguard service must be enabled to enforce USB device authorization policies.

Rationale

Without USBGuard running, USB device authorization policies are not enforced, allowing any USB device to connect.

Check → Remediate

Checkservice_state
name:
usbguard
enabled:
true
active:
true
Remediateservice_enabled
name:
usbguard

Framework references

STIG

V-280963 / RHEL-10-200561V-258036V-244548

NIST 800-53

CM-7IA-3

Live verification

rhel8:checkrhel9:check
#service#usb#security