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AC-18(03) Disable Wireless Networking

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.2.0 against 5.2.0
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unchanged AC Moderate baselineHigh baseline part of AC-18

Title

Disable Wireless Networking

Control

Disable, when not intended for use, wireless networking capabilities embedded within system components prior to issuance and deployment.

Discussion

Wireless networking capabilities that are embedded within system components represent a significant potential vulnerability that can be exploited by adversaries. Disabling wireless capabilities when not needed for essential organizational missions or functions can reduce susceptibility to threats by adversaries involving wireless technologies.

Assessment objective

AC-18(03) when not intended for use, wireless networking capabilities embedded within system components are disabled prior to issuance and deployment.

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).