SC-18(04) Prevent Automatic Execution

Prevent the automatic execution of mobile code in sc-18.04_odp.01 and enforce sc-18.04_odp.02 prior to executing the code.

Parameter ID Definition
sc-18.04_odp.01 software applications
sc-18.04_odp.02 actions

Baselines

Guidance

Actions enforced before executing mobile code include prompting users prior to opening email attachments or clicking on web links. Preventing the automatic execution of mobile code includes disabling auto-execute features on system components that employ portable storage devices, such as compact discs, digital versatile discs, and universal serial bus devices.