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SC-07(05)Boundary Protection | Deny by Default — Allow by Exception

Moderate

>Control Description

Deny network communications traffic by default and allow network communications traffic by exception [Selection (one or more): at managed interfaces; for organization-defined systems].

>Discussion

Denying by default and allowing by exception applies to inbound and outbound network communications traffic. A deny-all, permit-by-exception network communications traffic policy ensures that only those system connections that are essential and approved are allowed. Deny by default, allow by exception also applies to a system that is connected to an external system.

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