| name | cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.3.1 |
| description | Ensure protection against domain spoofing based on similar domain names is enabled |
| category | cis-gworkspace |
| version | 1.3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","gcp","google-workspace","gmail","spoofing","phishing","email-security"] |
| cis_id | 3.1.3.4.3.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Google Workspace Foundations Benchmark v1.3.0 |
| tech_stack | ["gcp","google-workspace"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.3.2","cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.3.3","cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.3.4","cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.3.5"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
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 names is checked
Action is Keep 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, ensure Protect against domain spoofing based on similar domain names is checked
- Ensure
Action is Move 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, set Protect against domain spoofing based on similar domain names to checked
- Set
Action to Move email to spam