====== 2.1.7 Ensure xinetd is not enabled (Scored)======
=====Profile Applicability=====  
<code>
Level 1 - Server 
Level 1 - Workstation
</code>

=====Description=====
The eXtended InterNET Daemon (''xinetd'') is an open source super daemon that replaced the original ''inetd'' daemon. The ''xinetd'' daemon listens for well known services and dispatches the appropriate daemon to properly respond to service requests.

=====Rationale=====
If there are no ''xinetd'' services required, it is recommended that the daemon be disabled.

=====Audit===== 
Run the following command to verify ''xinetd'' is not enabled:
<Code:bash>
# systemctl is-enabled xinetd
disabled
</Code>
Verify result is not "enabled".

=====Remediation===== 
Run the following command to disable ''xinetd'':
<Code:bash>
# systemctl disable xinetd
</Code>