# Ensure 'Xbox Accessory Management Service (XboxGipSvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Necessity: The 'Xbox Accessory Management Service' provides support for Xbox accessories. In environments where such peripherals are not used, this service is unnecessary. Disabling it adheres to the security principle of least functionality, which aims to reduce the system's attack surface by removing non-essential components. An unnecessary running service can consume system resources and potentially introduce vulnerabilities if not patched.

Auditing and Remediation: The audit script checks the 'StartType' property of the 'XboxGipSvc' Windows service to determine its current configuration. The remediation script utilizes the 'Set-Service' cmdlet to change this 'StartType' property to 'Disabled', preventing the service from starting automatically or manually.

Recommended State Rationale:
- Basic: ['Disabled']. This is the fundamental recommendation for any system not used for gaming with Xbox accessories. It minimizes the attack surface without impacting core system functionality.
- Moderate: ['Disabled']. There is no intermediate security state for this service. If it is not needed, it should be disabled. This recommendation remains consistent with the basic state.
- Strict: ['Disabled']. In a strictly hardened environment, any service not critical to the system's designated business function must be disabled. The Xbox service is a prime example of a non-essential component in a corporate or server environment, making 'Disabled' the only acceptable state.

## Recommended State Configuration

| Security Level | Value |
|----------------|-------|
| **Basic** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Moderate** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Strict** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Type** | `ENUM` |

## Audit Script Working

PowerShell script that retrieves the startup type of the 'XboxGipSvc' service. The script must output only the string value of the startup type (e.g., 'Disabled', 'Automatic', 'Manual') and nothing else.

## Remediation Script Working

PowerShell script that sets the startup type for the 'XboxGipSvc' service. The script must accept one positional command-line argument which is the desired startup type (e.g., 'Disabled'). The script must return $true upon successful modification or if the service is already in the desired state, and $false upon failure.

