SQL Server must disable communication protocols not required for operation.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Having unnecessary protocols enabled exposes the system to avoidable threats. In a typical installation, only TCP/IP will be required.
- ID
- SV-213875r855547_rule
- Version
- SQL4-00-034200
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
In SQL Server Configuration Manager, right-click on each enabled protocol that is not required. Select Disabled.
Close SQL Server Configuration Manager. Restart SQL Server.