Simple TCP/IP Services must not be installed on the system.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-220720 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN10-00-000110 | SV-220720r958478_rule | 2025-09-24 | 3 |
Description
Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.
ℹ️ Check
"Simple TCP/IP Services" is not installed by default. Verify it has not been installed.
Run "Services.msc".
If "Simple TCP/IP Services" is listed, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Uninstall "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc)" from the system.
Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".
De-select "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc)".