SC-7(12) Host-based Protection
Control enhancement of SC-7 Boundary Protection
Control
Implement [Assignment: host-based boundary protection mechanisms] at [Assignment: system components].
Discussion
Host-based boundary protection mechanisms include host-based firewalls. System components that employ host-based boundary protection mechanisms include servers, workstations, notebook computers, and mobile devices.
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