diff --git a/controls/platform/email-security/PLT.EMAIL.004.email_filtering_and_warning_system.md b/controls/platform/email-security/PLT.EMAIL.004.email_filtering_and_warning_system.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8243f7297 --- /dev/null +++ b/controls/platform/email-security/PLT.EMAIL.004.email_filtering_and_warning_system.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +id: "PLT-EMAIL-004" +category: "platform/email-security" +revision-version: 1 +revision-date: "2024-01-07" +estimate-time: "15m" +frameworks: + - name: "soc2" + sections: ["CC6.8", "CC7.2"] +--- + +## Purpose + +Implement email filtering and warning systems to reduce phishing risks +and protect employees from malicious emails. This reduces mental load +on employees and decreases company risk exposure through email-based +attacks. + +## Implementation + +### Google Workspace + +1. Access [Google Admin Console](https://admin.google.com). +2. Navigate to Settings + ``` + Apps → Google Workspace → Gmail + ``` +3. Configure "Safety" settings: + - Attachments Protection + - Scan for anomalous attachment types + - Block attachments with scripts + - Block encrypted attachments from untrusted senders + - Links and External Images: + - Enable scanning of linked images + - Identify shortened URLs + - Display warning prompts for untrusted domains + +## Evidence + +- Screenshot of email security settings in Google Admin Console.