3.1.3.4.3.1 Ensure protection against domain spoofing based on similar domain names is enabled
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CIS ID | 3.1.3.4.3.1 |
| Level | L1 |
| Profile Applicability | Enterprise Level 1 |
| Assessment Type | Manual |
| Section | Gmail > Safety > Spoofing and authentication |
Description
Moves domain spoofing emails to spam folder.
Rationale
You should protect your users from domain spoofing emails.
Impact
Domain spoofed emails will be moved to a user's spam folder.
Default Value
Protect against domain spoofing based on similar domain namesis checkedActionisKeep email in inbox and show warning (default)
Audit
To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Google Workspace
- Select Gmail
- Under
Safety-Spoofing and authentication, ensureProtect against domain spoofing based on similar domain namesis checked - Ensure
ActionisMove email to spam
Remediation
To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Google Workspace
- Select Gmail
- Under
Safety-Spoofing and authentication, setProtect against domain spoofing based on similar domain namesto checked - Set
ActiontoMove email to spam - 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 |