| name | cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.2.3 |
| description | Ensure warning prompt is shown for any click on links to untrusted domains |
| category | cis-gworkspace |
| version | 1.3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","gcp","google-workspace","gmail","links","phishing","email-security"] |
| cis_id | 3.1.3.4.2.3 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Google Workspace Foundations Benchmark v1.3.0 |
| tech_stack | ["gcp","google-workspace"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.2.1","cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.4.2.2"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
3.1.3.4.2.3 Ensure warning prompt is shown for any click on links to untrusted domains
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|
| CIS ID | 3.1.3.4.2.3 |
| Level | L1 |
| Profile Applicability | Enterprise Level 1 |
| Assessment Type | Manual |
| Section | Gmail > Safety > Links and external images |
Description
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
Show warning prompt for any click on links to untrusted domains is checked
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 - Links and external images, ensure Show warning prompt for any click on links to untrusted domains is checked
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 - Links and external images, set Show warning prompt for any click on links to untrusted domains is checked
- Select Save
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
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