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πŸ’Ό SI-8 Spam Protection (M)(H)

  • Contextual name: πŸ’Ό SI-8 Spam Protection (M)(H)
  • ID: /frameworks/fedramp-moderate-security-controls/si/08
  • Located in: πŸ’Ό System and Information Integrity

Description​

a. Employ spam protection mechanisms at system entry and exit points to detect and act on unsolicited messages; and

b. Update spam protection mechanisms when new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures.

SI-8 Additional FedRAMP Requirements and Guidance:

Guidance: When CSO sends email on behalf of the government as part of the business offering, Control Description should include implementation of Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) on the sending domain for outgoing messages as described in DHS Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 18-01.

Guidance: CSPs should confirm DMARC configuration (where appropriate) to ensure that policy=reject and the rua parameter includes reports@dmarc.cyber.dhs.gov. DMARC compliance should be documented in the SI-08 control implementation solution description and list the FROM: domain(s) that will be seen by email recipients.

Similar​

  • Sections
    • /frameworks/fedramp-high-security-controls/si/08
  • Internal
    • ID: dec-c-e1b9be51

Similar Sections (Take Policies From)​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP High Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό SI-8 Spam Protection (M)(H)1

Sub Sections​

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πŸ’Ό SI-8(2) Automatic Updates (M)(H)