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NIST 800-171 R-3.13.13

Control Mobile Code

Official citation: 3.13.13

Class: core · Severity: medium

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.13.13

What it means

Control and monitor the use of mobile code — such as JavaScript, ActiveX, Java applets, and similar executable content — by defining what's permitted and blocking or restricting risky code, since mobile code can carry malware.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.