8.3: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
CSF v1.1 References:
PF v1.0 References:
Threats Addressed:
Next Version:
- Critical Security Controls Version 8:
- 10.5: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
Control Statement
Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
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