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V-220720

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-220720r569187_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R9

CCIs

CCI-000381

Discussion

Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Check Content

"Simple TCP/IP Services" is not installed by default.  Verify it has not been installed.

Run "Services.msc".

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

Fix Text

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)".