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.
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
Impact:
The computer will be unable to process SNMP requests.
Default Value:
Not Installed (Automatic when installed)
CIS Controls:
Version 6
9.1 Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.
Version 7
9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs, are running on each system.