Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) must not be installed on the system.

Documentable No

Rule ID SV-253276r958480_rule

CCI References

CCI-000382

Discussion

"SNMP" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Check Procedure

Verify SNMP has not been installed.

Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory.

If the "SNMP" application exists, this is a finding.

Fix Action

Uninstall "Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)" from the system.

Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".
De-select "Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)".