A.8.23 Web filtering | ISO 27001 Control

Purpose

To manage access to external websites and reduce security risks.

Implementation Guidance

Implement web filtering solution

Block access to malicious and inappropriate sites

Define web filtering policies

Monitor web usage for policy violations

Update filtering rules regularly

Recommended Tools

Cloudflare

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ManageEngine Desktop Central

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ISO 27001 Services from the Directory

These providers can help you implement A.8.23 and achieve ISO 27001 certification.

Advisera

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