Simple TCP/IP Services must not be installed on the system.

Documentable No

Rule ID SV-253277r958478_rule

CCI References

CCI-000381

Discussion

"Simple TCP/IP Services" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Check Procedure

Verify Simple TCP/IP Services has not been installed.

Run "Services.msc".

If "Simple TCP/IP Services" is listed, this is a finding.

Fix Action

Uninstall "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc.)" from the system.

Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".
De-select "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc.)".