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MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version: 1

Release: 10 Benchmark Date: 24 Apr 2020

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SV-81877r2_ruleThe Service Master Key must be backed up, stored offline and off-site.
SV-82247r1_ruleThe number of concurrent SQL Server sessions for each system account must be limited.
SV-82249r1_ruleSQL Server authentication and identity management must be integrated with an organization-level authentication/access mechanism providing account management and automation for all users, groups, roles, and any other principals.
SV-82251r1_ruleSQL Server must enforce approved authorizations for logical access to server-level system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.
SV-82253r1_ruleSQL Server must protect against an individual using a shared account from falsely denying having performed a particular action.
SV-82255r1_ruleWhere SQL Server Trace is in use for auditing purposes, SQL Server must allow only the ISSM (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be traced.
SV-82257r1_ruleWhere SQL Server Audit is in use, SQL Server must allow only the ISSM (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be audited at the server level.
SV-82259r2_ruleWhere SQL Server Audit is in use, SQL Server must generate audit records when privileges/permissions are retrieved.
SV-82261r2_ruleWhere SQL Server Audit is in use, SQL Server must generate audit records when unsuccessful attempts to retrieve privileges/permissions occur.
SV-82263r1_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish when the events occurred.
SV-82265r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish where the events occurred.
SV-82267r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish the sources (origins) of the events.
SV-82269r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish the outcome (success or failure) of the events.
SV-82271r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records containing sufficient information to establish the identity of any user/subject associated with the event.
SV-82273r1_ruleSQL Server must include organization-defined additional, more detailed information in Trace or Audit records for events identified by type, location, or subject.
SV-82275r1_ruleUnless it has been determined that availability is paramount, SQL Server must shut down upon the failure of an Audit, or a Trace used for auditing purposes, to include the unavailability of space for more audit/trace log records.
SV-82277r5_ruleWhere availability is paramount, the SQL Server must continue processing (preferably overwriting existing records, oldest first), in the event of lack of space for more Audit/Trace log records; and must keep processing after any failure of an Audit/Trace.
SV-82279r2_ruleThe audit information produced by SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized read access.
SV-82281r2_ruleThe audit information produced by SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized modification.
SV-82283r2_ruleThe audit information produced by SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized deletion.
SV-82285r2_ruleAudit tools used in, or in conjunction with, SQL Server must be protected from unauthorized access.
SV-82293r1_ruleSQL Server and/or the operating system must protect its audit configuration from unauthorized modification.
SV-82295r1_ruleSQL Server and the operating system must protect SQL Server audit features from unauthorized removal.
SV-82297r1_ruleSoftware, applications, and configuration files that are part of, or related to, the SQL Server installation must be monitored to discover unauthorized changes.
SV-82299r1_ruleSQL Server security-relevant configuration settings must be monitored to discover unauthorized changes.
SV-82301r1_ruleSQL Server software installation account(s) must be restricted to authorized users.
SV-82303r2_ruleDatabase software directories, including SQL Server configuration files, must be stored in dedicated directories, separate from the host OS and other applications.
SV-82305r1_ruleThe role(s)/group(s) used to modify database structure (including but not necessarily limited to tables, indexes, storage, etc.) and logic modules (stored procedures, functions, triggers, links to software external to SQL Server, etc.) must be restricted to authorized users.
SV-82307r1_ruleSQL Server must have the publicly available Northwind sample database removed.
SV-82309r1_ruleSQL Server must have the publicly available pubs sample database removed.
SV-82311r1_ruleSQL Server must have the publicly available AdventureWorks sample database removed.
SV-82313r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82315r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82317r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82319r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82321r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Distributed Replay Client software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82323r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Distributed Replay Controller software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82325r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Full-Text Search software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82327r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Master Data Services software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82329r1_ruleSQL Server must have the SQL Server Replication software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82331r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Data Quality Client software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82333r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Data Quality Services software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82335r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Client Tools SDK software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82337r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Management Tools software component removed if it is unused.
SV-82339r1_ruleSQL Server must have the Filestream feature disabled if it is unused.
SV-82341r2_ruleUnused database components that are integrated in SQL Server and cannot be uninstalled must be disabled.
SV-82343r1_ruleThe SQL Server default account [sa] must be disabled.
SV-82345r1_ruleSQL Server default account [sa] must have its name changed.
SV-82347r1_ruleAccess to xp_cmdshell must be disabled, unless specifically required and approved.
SV-82349r1_ruleSQL Server must be configured to prohibit or restrict the use of unauthorized network protocols.
SV-82351r1_ruleSQL Server and Windows must be configured to prohibit or restrict the use of unauthorized network ports.
SV-82353r1_ruleSQL Server must uniquely identify and authenticate organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of organizational users).
SV-82357r2_ruleApplications must obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.
SV-82359r1_ruleWhen using command-line tools such as SQLCMD in a mixed-mode authentication environment, users must use a logon method that does not expose the password.
SV-82361r1_ruleSQL Server must use NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for cryptographic operations.
SV-82363r1_ruleSQL Server must uniquely identify and authenticate non-organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of non-organizational users).
SV-82365r1_ruleSQL Server must be configured to separate user functionality (including user interface services) from database management functionality.
SV-82369r1_ruleSQL Server must isolate security functions from nonsecurity functions.
SV-82371r1_ruleAccess to database files must be limited to relevant processes and to authorized, administrative users.
SV-82373r1_ruleSQL Server must automatically terminate a user session after organization-defined conditions or trigger events requiring session disconnect.
SV-82375r1_ruleSQL Server must prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functionality, to include disabling, circumventing, or altering implemented security safeguards/countermeasures.
SV-82377r2_ruleExecution of software modules (to include stored procedures, functions, and triggers) with elevated privileges must be restricted to necessary cases only.
SV-82379r1_ruleSQL Server must utilize centralized management of the content captured in audit records generated by all components of the DBMS.
SV-82381r1_ruleSQL Server must allocate audit record storage capacity in accordance with organization-defined audit record storage requirements.
SV-82383r1_ruleSQL Server, the operating system, or the storage system must provide a warning to appropriate support staff when allocated audit record storage volume reaches 75% of maximum audit record storage capacity.
SV-82385r2_ruleSQL Server or software monitoring SQL Server must provide an immediate real-time alert to appropriate support staff of all audit log failures.
SV-82387r1_ruleSQL Server must produce time stamps that can be mapped to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC, formerly GMT).
SV-82389r1_ruleSQL Server must prohibit user installation of logic modules (stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, etc.) without explicit privileged status.
SV-82391r1_ruleSQL Server and Windows must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of the SQL Server instance or database(s).
SV-82393r3_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records of its enforcement of access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of the DBMS or database(s).
SV-82395r1_ruleSQL Server must disable communication protocols not required for operation.
SV-82397r1_ruleSQL Server must implement and/or support cryptographic mechanisms preventing the unauthorized disclosure of organization-defined information at rest on organization-defined information system components.
SV-82399r1_ruleThe confidentiality and integrity of information managed by SQL Server must be maintained during preparation for transmission.
SV-82401r1_ruleThe confidentiality and integrity of information managed by SQL Server must be maintained during reception.
SV-82403r1_ruleSecurity-relevant software updates to SQL Server must be installed within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).
SV-82405r1_ruleSoftware updates to SQL Server must be tested before being applied to production systems.
SV-82407r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records when security objects are accessed.
SV-82409r2_ruleSQL Server must produce Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to access security objects occur.
SV-82411r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when privileges/permissions are added.
SV-82413r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to add privileges/permissions occur.
SV-82415r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when privileges/permissions are deleted.
SV-82417r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to delete privileges/permissions occur.
SV-82419r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when successful logons or connections occur.
SV-82421r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.
SV-82423r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records for all privileged activities or other system-level access.
SV-82425r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when unsuccessful attempts to execute privileged activities or other system-level access occur.
SV-82427r2_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when logoffs or disconnections occur.
SV-82429r1_ruleSQL Server must generate Trace or Audit records when concurrent logons/connections by the same user from different workstations occur.
SV-82431r1_ruleSQL Server must off-load audit data to a separate log management facility; this must be continuous and in near real time for systems with a network connection to the storage facility and weekly or more often for stand-alone systems.
SV-82433r1_ruleIf SQL Server authentication, using passwords, is employed, SQL Server must enforce the DoD standards for password complexity.
SV-82435r2_ruleIf SQL Server authentication, using passwords, is employed, SQL Server must enforce the DoD standards for password lifetime.
SV-85245r1_ruleThe SQL Server Browser service must be disabled if its use is not necessary..