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MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000023-DB-000001

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  • SQL Server must integrate with an organization-level authentication/access mechanism providing account management and automation for all users, groups, roles, and any other principals.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Enterprise environments make account management for applications and databases challenging and complex. A manual process for ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000023-DB-000001

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  • SQL Server must limit privileges to change software modules and links to software external to SQL Server.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the system were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, then those changes might be implemented without u...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SQL Server must protect against a user falsely repudiating by ensuring only clearly unique Active Directory user accounts can connect to the instance.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Non-repudiation of actions taken is required in order to maintain data integrity. Examples of particular actions taken by ind...
    Rule Medium Severity

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