The FTP daemon must not be installed unless required.

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STIG Version
highV-216290SRG-OS-000480SOL-11.1-020130SV-216290r959010_rule2026-02-193

Description

FTP is an insecure protocol.

ℹ️ Check

Determine if the FTP package is installed. # pkg list service/network/ftp If an installed package named "service/network/ftp" is listed and not required for operations, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

The Software Installation Profile is required. # pfexec pkg uninstall service/network/ftp