Information
By default, communication between Web servers and service applications within a farm takes place by using HTTP with a binding to TCP 32843.
Rationale:
Forcing communication over HTTPS TCP 32844 hardens the communication between service applications.
NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
On the Service Applications page in Central Administration, select the service application, and then click Publish.