SQL Server must disable communication protocols not required for operation.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Having unnecessary protocols enabled exposes the system to avoidable threats. In a typical installation, only TCP/IP will be required.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-213875r855547_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - 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.