NET-18 ยท DNS & Content Filtering

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to force Internet-bound network traffic through a proxy device (e.g., Policy Enforcement Point (PEP)) for URL content filtering and DNS filtering to limit a user's ability to connect to dangerous or prohibited Internet sites.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization force Internet-bound network traffic through a proxy device (e.g., Policy Enforcement Point (PEP)) for URL content filtering and DNS filtering to limit a user's ability to connect to dangerous or prohibited Internet sites?

Control Weighting
9
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 2 - Operational
Tier 3 - Tactical
Core Control Designations
Special designations and baseline inclusions
MAD: NET-18
ESP Level 1: NET-18
ESP Level 2: NET-18
ESP Level 3: NET-18