Disable Bootstrap Protocols

MediumLevel 1Manual reviewprinter

Description

Bootstrap Protocols, including BOOTP, PXE, and DHCP are network protocols used by a network client to obtain its network configuration (IP, subnet, DNS servers, gateway, etc) automatically. It is recommended that bootstrap protocols be disabled. It has been previously recommended that MFD network configuration parameters be assigned statically. This configuration eliminates the need for the MFD to participate in the network bootstrapping process.

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 2.1.4: Disable Bootstrap Protocols.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Follow the remediation procedure in CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 2.1.4 to configure: Disable Bootstrap Protocols.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: mfdprinter
Reference: CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 - 2.1.4 Disable Bootstrap Protocols