Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) must not be installed on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253276 | WN11-00-000105 | SV-253276r958480_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| "SNMP" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56729r828910_chk) |
| Verify SNMP has not been installed. Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory. If the "SNMP" application exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56679r828911_fix) |
| Uninstall "Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)" from the system. Run "Programs and Features". Select "Turn Windows Features on or off". De-select "Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)". |