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cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.6.2

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Ensure spam filters are not bypassed for internal senders

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Ensure spam filters are not bypassed for internal senders (Manual)

Description

You can configure your advanced Gmail settings to bypass, or not bypass, spam filters for messages received from internal senders.

Rationale

Turning off this setting reduces the risk of spoofing and phishing/whaling.

Impact

Your users will be better protected by filtering their email for spam and minimizing the chances for spoofing and phishing/whaling attacks.

Audit Procedure

Using Google Workspace Admin Console

  1. Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
  2. Select Apps
  3. Select Google Workspace
  4. Select Gmail
  5. Select Spam, phishing, and malware
  6. Under Spam, select Configure
  7. Ensure Bypass spam filters for messages received from internal senders. is unchecked

Expected Result

Bypass spam filters for messages received from internal senders. should be unchecked.

Remediation

Using Google Workspace Admin Console

  1. Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
  2. Select Apps
  3. Select Google Workspace
  4. Select Gmail
  5. Select Spam, phishing, and malware
  6. Under Spam, select Configure
  7. Set Bypass spam filters for messages received from internal senders. to unchecked
  8. Select Save

Default Value

Bypass spam filters for messages received from internal senders. is checked

CIS Controls

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