Information
Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day.
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 TCPIP services (i.e.
echo, daytime etc)_).
Rationale:
The Simple TCP/IP Services have very little purpose in a modern enterprise environment - allowing them might increase exposure and risk for attack.
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\Simple TCP/IP Services
Impact:
The Simple TCP/IP services (Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo and Quote of the Day) will not be available.