# Cis Gworkspace 3.1.3.4.2.2

> Ensure scan linked images for malicious content is enabled

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/cis-gworkspace-3-1-3-4-2-2` (Agent Skill)
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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# 3.1.3.4.2.2 Ensure scan linked images for malicious content is enabled

## Overview

| Property                  | Value                                      |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **CIS ID**                | 3.1.3.4.2.2                                |
| **Level**                 | L1                                         |
| **Profile Applicability** | Enterprise Level 1                         |
| **Assessment Type**       | Manual                                     |
| **Section**               | Gmail > Safety > Links and external images |

## Description

Scan linked images for malicious content, and display a warning when you click links to untrusted domains.

## Rationale

You should protect your users from potentially malicious links.

## Impact

Users will be warned when they click links to untrusted domains.

## Default Value

`Scan linked images` is **checked**

## Audit

To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

1. Log in to [https://admin.google.com](https://admin.google.com) as an administrator
2. Select **Apps**
3. Select **Google Workspace**
4. Select **Gmail**
5. Under `Safety` - `Links and external images`, ensure `Scan linked images` is **checked**

## Remediation

To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

1. Log in to [https://admin.google.com](https://admin.google.com) as an administrator
2. Select **Apps**
3. Select **Google Workspace**
4. Select **Gmail**
5. Under `Safety` - `Links and external images`, set `Scan linked images` to **checked**
6. Select **Save**

## CIS Controls

| Controls Version | Control                                            | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v8               | 9.3 Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters |      | x    | x    |
| v7               | 7.4 Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters |      | x    | x    |