Control Strategy SecureBIOSatHost

URI: CSG-SecureBIOSatHost

Package: Network

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Description: Device Host is configured to prevent alteration of its software by physical insertion during its boot sequence.

Blocked Threats (2)

H.J.UHS.3

Tampering with software via USB at Host in Space: at attacker with physical access to Host in space Space reboots from a USB device and introduces software changes, introducing a means for the attacker to get remote access to admin privileges on Host.

H.W.UHS.3

Physical insertion of malware via USB at Host in Space: at attacker with physical access to space Space is able to insert self-replicating malware on USB Host Host in situ, using physical means (such as power cycling) to reboot and avoid anti-malware software, if installed.