5.4 Ensure to disable unused services in BIG-IP configuration

Information

To disable unused BIG-IP system daemons

Rationale:

Impact:

Many systems break-ins are a result of people taking advantage of security holes or problems with these programs. The more services that are running on your system, the more opportunities there are for others to use them, break into or take control of your system through them.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

1- Log in to the Configuration utility.

2- Go to System > Services > Services List

3-Select the unnecessary services you want to disable , then click 'stop'

4-Click OK

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3587

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, CONTINGENCY PLANNING, PLANNING, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM AND SERVICES ACQUISITION, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|CM-7, 800-53|CP-6, 800-53|CP-7, 800-53|PL-8, 800-53|PM-7, 800-53|SA-8, 800-53|SC-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: F5

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