1.5.1 Set 'no snmp-server' to disable SNMP when unused

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Information

If not in use, disable simple network management protocol (SNMP), read and write access.

Rationale:

SNMP read access allows remote monitoring and management of the device.

Impact:

Organizations not using SNMP should require all SNMP services to be disabled by running the 'no snmp-server' command.

Solution

Disable SNMP read and write access if not in used to monitor and/or manage device.

hostname(config)#no snmp-server

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3801