Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day. Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Simple TCPIP services (i.e. echo, daytime etc)) The Simple TCP/IP Services have very little purpose in a modern enterprise environment - allowing them might increase exposure and risk for attack. Default: Not Installed (Automatic when installed) Counter Measure: The recommended state for this setting is Disabled or Not Installed. Potential Impact: The Simple TCP/IP services (Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo and Quote of the Day) will not be available. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Simple TCP/IP Services (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\simptcp!Start