Content library
CIS 18 controls
2.6: Allowlist Authorized Libraries

Requirement description

Use technical controls to ensure that only authorized software libraries, such as specific .dll, .ocx,
and .so files, are allowed to load into a system process. Block unauthorized libraries from loading into
a system process. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.

How to fill the requirement

CIS 18 controls

2.6: Allowlist Authorized Libraries

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Creating an allowlist for approved libraries
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Technical cyber security
Malware protection
2
requirements

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2.6: Allowlist Authorized Libraries
CIS 18
16.5: Use Up-to-Date and Trusted Third-Party Software Components
CIS 18
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Creating an allowlist for approved libraries
1. Task description

The organization implements an allowlist for approved libraries by requiring digital signatures from trusted certificate authorities for all libraries.

The organization uses application whitelisting to ensure only approved libraries load and configures security policies to block unapproved libraries.

Authorized users and rules for installing software and libraries
Critical
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Development and cloud
Technical vulnerability management
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12.6.2: Restrictions on software installation
ISO 27001
SUM-02: Keeping licensed software up to date
Cyber Essentials
DE.CM-5: Unauthorized mobile code detection
NIST
TEK-17: Muutoshallintamenettelyt
Julkri
8.19: Installation of software on operational systems
ISO 27001
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Authorized users and rules for installing software and libraries
1. Task description

Unmanaged installations of software on computers can lead to vulnerabilities and security breaches.

The organization should determine what types of software or updates each user can install. The instructions may include e.g. the following guidelines:

  • only specially designated persons may install new software on the devices
  • programs previously designated as secure may be installed by anyone
  • use of certain software may be impossible for everyone
  • existing software updates and security patches are allowed to be installed by anyone
Automatic blocking and detecting of unauthorized software
Critical
High
Normal
Low
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Technical cyber security
Malware protection
17
requirements

Examples of other requirements this task affects

12.2.1: Controls against malware
ISO 27001
12.2: Protection from malware
ISO 27001
DE.CM-5: Unauthorized mobile code detection
NIST
8.7: Protection against malware
ISO 27001
5.2.3: Malware protection
TISAX
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Automatic blocking and detecting of unauthorized software
1. Task description

Our organization has defined policies in place to prevent or at least detect the use of unauthorized programs.

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