id: "SC-07(28)" title: "Connections to Public Networks" family: "SC" family_name: "System and Communications Protection" sort_id: "sc-07.28" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "organization" parent: "SC-07" enhancement: True
Statement
Prohibit the direct connection of {{ insert: param, sc-07.28_odp }} to a public network.
Guidance
A direct connection is a dedicated physical or virtual connection between two or more systems. A public network is a network accessible to the public, including the Internet and organizational extranets with public access.
Assessment Objective
the direct connection of the {{ insert: param, sc-07.28_odp }} to a public network is prohibited.
System and communications protection policy
procedures addressing boundary protection
system design documentation
system hardware and software
system architecture
system configuration settings and associated documentation
system audit records
system security plan
other relevant documents or records
System/network administrators
organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
system developer
organizational personnel with boundary protection responsibilities
Mechanisms prohibiting the direct connection of systems to an external network