Essential Eight · Restrict Microsoft Office macros
ISM-1488
Microsoft Office macros in files originating from the internet are blocked
frameworkASD Essential Eight
sectionRestrict Microsoft Office macros
levelsML1, ML2, ML3
csf 2.0DE.CM-09 PR.DS-02 PR.PS-01 PR.PS-05
topicsEndpoint Protection, Email Security
frameworks0 10 0
Official textMicrosoft Office macros in files originating from the internet are blocked.Australian Signals Directorate, Information Security Manual (September 2026). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0
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| Framework | Requirement | Title | Link | Source / reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIST CSF 2.0 | DE.CM-09PR.DS-02PR.PS-05 | Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse events; The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected… | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)1 loosely related (not mappings)PR.PS-01 Configuration management practices are established and applied Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping |
| ISO 27001 | A.5.14A.8.1A.8.7A.8.19 | Information transfer; User endpoint devices… | Editorial | Same topic: Email Security, Endpoint Protection (editorial pick) |
| CIS v8.1 | CIS 2.5CIS 2.6CIS 2.7CIS 9.1CIS 9.4CIS 9.5CIS 9.6CIS 9.7CIS 10.1CIS 10.2CIS 10.3CIS 10.4CIS 10.5CIS 10.6CIS 10.7 | Allowlist Authorized Software; Allowlist Authorized Libraries… | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick) |
| SOC 2 | CC6.8 | Preventing or detecting unauthorized or malicious software | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)8 loosely related (not mappings)CC6.7 Restricting transmission, movement and removal of information Only shares CSF PR.DS-02, PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping CC6.1 Logical access security over information assets Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping CC6.5 Protection of data when assets are disposed of Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping CC7.1 Detecting configuration changes and new vulnerabilities Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping |
| PCI DSS | 5.2.15.2.25.3.25.4.1 | Anti-malware deployed on system components; Anti-malware detects, removes or contains known malware… | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)14 loosely related (not mappings)2.2.1 System configuration standards developed and maintained Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping 6.4.3 Payment page scripts authorised and integrity-checked Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping 3.4.2 PAN copying prevented over remote-access technologies Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping 3.7.4 Key management: key changes at end of cryptoperiod Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping 4.2.1 Strong cryptography for PAN over open, public networks Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping …and 6 more in the downloads |
| CMMC | SI.L2-3.14.2SI.L2-3.14.4 | Malicious Code Protection; Update Malicious Code Protection | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)30 loosely related (not mappings)CM.L2-3.4.2 Security Configuration Enforcement Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping SI.L2-3.14.6 Monitor Communications for Attacks Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping …and 22 more in the downloads |
| 800-53 | CM-7(5)SI-3SI-4SI-8 | Authorized Software — Allow-by-exception; Malicious Code Protection… | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)30 loosely related (not mappings)SI-7 Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping …and 22 more in the downloads |
| HIPAA | §164.308(a)(5)(ii)(B) | Protection from Malicious Software | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)20 loosely related (not mappings)§164.308(a)(1)(ii)(D) Information System Activity Review Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping §164.312(c)(2) Mechanism to Authenticate Electronic Protected Health Information Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping §164.308(a)(3)(ii)(A) Authorization and/or Supervision Only shares CSF DE.CM-09: related, not a mapping §164.308(a)(4)(ii)(A) Isolating Health care Clearinghouse Function Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping …and 12 more in the downloads |
| GDPR | Art.5(1)(e)Art.5(1)(f)Art.28(1)Art.32(1)(a) | Principles relating to processing of personal data; Principles relating to processing of personal data… | No mapping. Only shares CSF PR.DS-02, PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping+2 more loosely related (not mappings)Art.34(3)(a) Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping | |
| NIS2 | 6.9 | Protection against malicious and unauthorised software | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)4 loosely related (not mappings) |
| DORA | Art.9(1)Art.9(2)Art.9(3)(a)Art.9(3)(c) | Protection and prevention; Protection and prevention… | No mapping. Only shares CSF DE.CM-09, PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping+6 more loosely related (not mappings)…and 2 more in the downloads | |
| CPS 234 | Para 21 | Timely controls commensurate with risk and asset life-cycle | No mapping. Only shares CSF PR.DS-02: related, not a mapping | |
| Cyber Essentials | CE 5 | Malware protection | Editorial | Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick) |
Crosswalk a published crosswalk (NIST, ENISA, CIS, PCI SSC) makes the link · Editorial ControlMapping's judgement where no crosswalk exists; the reason is shown · only shares a CSF 2.0 outcome: worth checking, not a mapping · No mapping in our data nothing mapped in our data; often new work, but check the coverage notes. How links are sourced.