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.
Impact:
Many if not all laptop workstations and some desktop workstations will connect via wireless requiring these interfaces be enabled.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Run the following command to disable any wireless interfaces:
# ip link set <interface> down
Disable any wireless interfaces in your network configuration.