SC-7(17): Automated Enforcement of Protocol Formats
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- NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4:
- SC-7(17): Automated Enforcement Of Protocol Formats
Control Statement
Enforce adherence to protocol formats.
Supplemental Guidance
System components that enforce protocol formats include deep packet inspection firewalls and XML gateways. The components verify adherence to protocol formats and specifications at the application layer and identify vulnerabilities that cannot be detected by devices operating at the network or transport layers.