END-14.5 ยท Malicious Link & File Protections

Control Description

Automated mechanisms exist to detect malicious links and/or files in communications and prevent users from accessing those malicious links and/or files.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization use automated mechanisms to detect malicious links and/or files in communications and prevent users from accessing those malicious links and/or files?

Control Weighting
7
Validation Cadence
Quarterly
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 3 - Tactical
Core Control Designations
Special designations and baseline inclusions
ESP Level 2: END-14.5
ESP Level 3: END-14.5