AOS, when configured as a WLAN bridge, must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-266705 | SRG-NET-000131 | ARBA-NT-001610 | SV-266705r1040645_rule | 2026-02-25 | 1 |
Description
Call-home services will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting.
There is a risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack. (Refer to SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083.)
ℹ️ Check
Verify the AOS configuration using the web interface:
1. Navigate to Configuration >> System >> More tab.
2. Expand "Phone Home ".
If "Phone Home" is enabled, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure AOS using the web interface:
1. Navigate to Configuration >> System >> More tab.
2. Expand "Phone Home".
3. Click the toggle button to disable "Phone Home".
4. Click Submit >> Pending Changes >> Deploy Changes.