5.29 Ensure 'SNMP Service (SNMP)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

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Information

Enables Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) requests to be processed by this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)).

Rationale:

Features that enable inbound network connections increase the attack surface. In a high security environment, management of secure workstations should be handled locally.

Impact:

The computer will be unable to process SNMP requests.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\SNMP Service

Default Value:

Not Installed (Automatic when installed)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/13204