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MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Where SQL Server Trace is in use for auditing purposes, SQL Server must allow only the ISSM (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be traced.

    Without the capability to restrict which roles and individuals can select which events are audited, unauthorized personnel may be able to prevent or interfere with the auditing of critical events. ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000090-DB-000065

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000091-DB-000066

    Group
  • Where SQL Server Audit is in use, SQL Server must generate audit records when privileges/permissions are retrieved.

    The system must monitor who/what is reading privilege/permission/role information. This requirement addresses explicit requests for privilege/permission/role membership information. It does not re...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000096-DB-000040

    Group
  • SQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish when the events occurred.

    Information system auditing capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Audit record content which may be necessary to satisfy the requirement of this control includes, but is not limite...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000097-DB-000041

    Group
  • SQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish where the events occurred.

    Information system auditing capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Audit record content which may be necessary to satisfy the requirement of this control includes, but is not limite...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000098-DB-000042

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000100-DB-000201

    Group
  • SQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish the identity of any user/subject associated with the event.

    Information system auditing capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Audit record content which may be necessary to satisfy the requirement of this control includes: time stamps, sou...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000101-DB-000044

    Group
  • SQL Server must include organization-defined additional, more detailed information in Trace or Audit records for events identified by type, location, or subject.

    SQL Server auditing capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Audit record content which may be necessary to satisfy the requirement of this control includes: time stamps, source and ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000109-DB-000049

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000118-DB-000059

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000120-DB-000061

    Group
  • The audit information produced by SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized deletion.

    If audit data were to become compromised, competent forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially malicious system activity would be impossible to achieve. To ensure the veraci...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000121-DB-000202

    Group
  • Audit tools used in, or in conjunction with, SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized access.

    Protecting audit data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Depending upon the log format and application, system and application log tools may...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000122-DB-000203

    Group
  • SQL Server and/or the operating system must protect its audit configuration from unauthorized modification.

    Protecting audit data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Therefore, protecting audit tools is necessary to prevent unauthorized operation on au...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000123-DB-000204

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000179

    Group
  • SQL Server security-relevant configuration settings must be monitored to discover unauthorized changes.

    When dealing with change control issues, it should be noted, any changes to security-relevant configuration settings of SQL Server can potentially have significant effects on the overall security o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000179

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000198

    Group
  • SQL Server software installation account(s) must be restricted to authorized users.

    When dealing with change control issues, it should be noted, any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentially have sign...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000199

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000090

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the publicly available Northwind sample database removed.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizatio...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000090

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the publicly available pubs sample database removed.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizatio...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000090

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the Full-Text Search software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the Master Data Services software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group
  • SQL Server must have the SQL Server Replication software component removed if it is unused.

    Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    Group

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