Avoid exposing technical information
Summary
Technical information (product name, version, configuration) of exposed services should not be accessible.
Description
Attackers usually perform reconnaissance to gather information about the target system. Exposing detailed technical information makes it easier for attackers to identify potential vulnerabilities or outdated software versions that may have known security issues.
Supported In
This requirement is verified in following services
| Plan | Supported |
|---|---|
| Essential | 🔴 |
| Advanced | 🟢 |
References
- CAPECâ„¢-116. Excavation
- CAPECâ„¢-224. Fingerprinting
- HITRUST CSF-06_d. Data protection and privacy of covered information
- ISO/IEC 27002-8_8. Management of technical vulnerabilities
- ISA/IEC 62443-DC-4_1. Information confidentiality
- NIST 800-115-7_4_1. Data collection
- ISO/IEC 27001-8_8. Management of technical vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities
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