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MS SQL Server 2016 Database Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000226-DB-000147

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • In the event of a system failure, hardware loss or disk failure, SQL Server must be able to restore necessary databases with least disruption to mission processes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to a known state can address safety or security in accordance with the mission/business needs of the organization. Fa...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000231-DB-000154

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Database Master Key encryption password must meet DOD password complexity requirements.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Weak passwords may be easily guessed. When passwords are used to encrypt keys used for encryption of sensitive data, then the...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000231-DB-000154

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Database Master Key must be encrypted by the Service Master Key, where a Database Master Key is required and another encryption method has not been specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;When not encrypted by the Service Master Key, system administrators or application administrators may access and use the Data...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000231-DB-000154

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Certificate used for encryption must be backed up, stored offline and off-site.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Backup and recovery of the Certificate used for encryption is critical to the complete recovery of the database. Not having t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000233-DB-000124

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SQL Server must isolate security functions from non-security functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An isolation boundary provides access control and protects the integrity of the hardware, software, and firmware that perform...
    Rule Low Severity

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