9.4: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port-Filtering

CSF v1.1 References:

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Threats Addressed:

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The next version of the control set incorporates all or part of this control into: 4.4: Implement and Manage a Firewall on Servers, 4.5: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices.

Control Statement

Apply host-based firewalls or port-filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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