+SYS.1.1.A6 Disabling Unnecessary Services (B)

SYS.1.1.A6 Disabling Unnecessary Services (B)

All unnecessary services and applications—particularly network services—MUST be disabled or uninstalled. All unused functions in firmware MUST also be disabled. On servers, the disk space allotted to both individual users and applications SHOULD be restricted appropriately.

The decisions taken in this regard SHOULD be documented in a way that makes it clear which configuration and software equipment was chosen for servers.

1. Overview

1.1 References

1.2 Identified Requirements

1.3 Related Regulations

2. Identified Requirements

Requirements

3. Related Regulations

Regulations

Linked Issues

Issuelinks
blocks G 0.14 Interception of Information / Espionage
blocks G 0.18 Poor Planning or Lack of Adaptation
blocks G 0.19 Disclosure of Sensitive Information
blocks G 0.23 Unauthorised Access to IT Systems