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MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SQL Server must implement and/or support cryptographic mechanisms preventing the unauthorized disclosure of organization-defined information at rest on organization-defined information system components.

    <VulnDiscussion>DBMSs handling data requiring "data at rest" protections must employ cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclos...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000441-DB-000378

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The confidentiality and integrity of information managed by SQL Server must be maintained during preparation for transmission.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information can be either unintentionally or maliciously disclosed or modified during preparation for transmission, including...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000442-DB-000379

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The confidentiality and integrity of information managed by SQL Server must be maintained during reception.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information can be either unintentionally or maliciously disclosed or modified during reception, including, for example, duri...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000456-DB-000390

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Security-relevant software updates to SQL Server must be installed within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Security flaws with software applications, including database management systems, are discovered daily. Vendors are constantl...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000456-DB-000390

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SRG-APP-000492-DB-000332

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records when security objects are accessed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes to the security configuration must be tracked. This requirement applies to situations where security data is retrie...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000492-DB-000333

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to access security objects occur.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes to the security configuration must be tracked. To aid in diagnosis, it is necessary to keep track of failed attempts...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000495-DB-000326

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when privileges/permissions are added.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes in the permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unautho...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000495-DB-000327

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to add privileges/permissions occur.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failed attempts to change the permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000499-DB-000330

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when privileges/permissions are deleted.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes in the permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unautho...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000499-DB-000331

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to delete privileges/permissions occur.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes in the permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unautho...
    Rule Medium Severity

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