Restrict Web-Based Content

Restrict use of certain websites, block downloads/attachments, block Javascript, restrict browser extensions, etc.

ID: M0921
Security Controls: IEC 62443-3-3:2013 - SR 2.4, IEC 62443-4-2:2019 - HDR 2.4, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 - SC-18
Version: 1.1
Created: 06 June 2019
Last Modified: 07 October 2026

Techniques Addressed by Mitigation

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ICS T1701 .004 Command and Scripting Interpreter: Visual Basic

Limit retrieval and execution of untrusted web or document-based active content on ICS workstations and jump hosts, especially where those systems can reach control assets.

.006 Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript

Restrict untrusted web content and active scripting on ICS workstations, jump hosts, and other overlap assets, especially where browser access is not required for operations.

ICS T0817 Drive-by Compromise

Restrict browsers to limit the capabilities of malicious ads and Javascript.

ICS T0865 Spearphishing Attachment

Consider restricting access to email within critical process environments. Additionally, downloads and attachments may be disabled if email is still necessary.

ICS T0863 User Execution

If a link is being visited by a user, block unknown or unused files in transit by default that should not be downloaded or by policy from suspicious sites as a best practice to prevent some vectors, such as .scr, .exe, .pif, .cpl, etc. Some download scanning devices can open and analyze compressed and encrypted formats, such as zip and rar that may be used to conceal malicious files.