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2.2.4System components are configured and managed securely
Control family: Requirement 02: Apply Secure Configurations to All System Components
Control description
Defined Approach Requirements:
Only necessary services, protocols, daemons, and functions are enabled, and all unnecessary functionality is removed or disabled.
Defined Approach Testing Procedures:
2.2.4.a Examine system configuration standards to verify that necessary system services, protocols, and daemons are identified and documented.
2.2.4.b Examine system configurations to verify the following:
- All unnecessary functionality is removed or disabled.
- Only required functionality, as documented in the configuration standards, is enabled.
How to implement
Coming in phase 2Step-by-step guidance for implementing this control on Microsoft Azure, using services such as Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Entra ID. It will be matched to your environment.