SC-7(17) Automated Enforcement of Protocol Formats
Control enhancement of SC-7 Boundary Protection
Control
Enforce adherence to protocol formats.
Discussion
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.
Related controls
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