SC-7(3): Access Points

Control Family:

System And Communications Protection

Parent Control:

SC-7: Boundary Protection

Priority:

P1: Implement P1 security controls first.

CSF v1.1 References:

Threats Addressed:

Lateral Movement

Baselines:

Moderate
High

Next Version:

NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5:
SC-7(3): Access Points

Control Statement

The organization limits the number of external network connections to the information system.

Supplemental Guidance

Limiting the number of external network connections facilitates more comprehensive monitoring of inbound and outbound communications traffic. The Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) initiative is an example of limiting the number of external network connections.