TMA-MFD-1.1.5
Verify Configuration State after Power Loss
Description
A defective Multi-Function Device may not retain its configuration state after power loss. It is recommended that the configuration state of the MDF be verified after power loss. If the configuration state of the MFD is not preserved in the absence of power, the device may be exposed to vulnerabilities manifest by its default configuration. 1.2 Hard Drive and Memory Protection This section provides guidance on securing hard disks and memory of a Multi-Function Device.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Verify compliance with CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 1.1.5: Verify Configuration State after Power Loss.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the remediation procedure in CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 1.1.5 to configure: Verify Configuration State after Power Loss.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- mfdprinter
- Reference
- CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 - 1.1.5 Verify Configuration State after Power Loss