# SC-7(28) — Connections to Public Networks

- **Control ID:** SC-7(28)
- **Family:** [SC](/md/families/SC.md)
- **Baselines:** No content available.
- **Enhancement of:** [SC-7](/md/controls/SC-7.md)

## Description

Prohibit the direct connection of \[assignment\] to a public network.

## Discussion

A direct connection is a dedicated physical or virtual connection between two or more systems. A public network is a network accessible to the public, including the Internet and organizational extranets with public access.

## Implementation guidance

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## CSF 2.0 subcategories

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## Related controls

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