# Cis Ubuntu1804 V220 3 4 2 9

> Ensure nftables service is enabled

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0 - Control 3.4.2.9

## Description

The nftables service allows for the loading of nftables rulesets during boot, or starting on the nftables service.

## Rationale

The nftables service restores the nftables rules from the rules files referenced in the `/etc/nftables.conf` file during boot or the starting of the nftables service.

## Impact

None.

## Audit Procedure

### Command Line

Run the following command and verify that the nftables service is enabled:

```bash
systemctl is-enabled nftables
```

## Expected Result

```
enabled
```

## Remediation

### Command Line

Run the following command to enable the nftables service:

```bash
systemctl enable nftables
```

## Default Value

nftables service is disabled by default.

## References

1. NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: CA-9, SC-7
2. CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0

## CIS Controls

Version 8

4.4 Implement and Manage a Firewall on Servers - Implement and manage a firewall on servers, where supported.

4.5 Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices - Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices.

Version 7

9.4 Apply Host-based Firewalls or Port Filtering - Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

## Profile Applicability

- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation

## Assessment Status

Automated