New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 20.3.7.C.01: Validate filtered content and block failures

What does 20.3.7.C.01 require?

For CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET and TOP SECRET systems, agencies must validate all data that passes through a content filter and block any content that fails validation.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 20: Data management – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

20.1.10.C.01 20.1.10.C.01 Scan imported data for malicious content
20.1.10.C.02 20.1.10.C.02 Import controls for classified systems
20.1.11.C.01 20.1.11.C.01 Export controls for highly formatted textual data
20.1.12.C.01 20.1.12.C.01 Export controls for other data
20.1.13.C.01 20.1.13.C.01 Prevent export of NZEO data to foreign systems
20.1.6.C.01 20.1.6.C.01 Data transfer policy and staff training
20.1.6.C.02 20.1.6.C.02 Users accountable for data they transfer
20.1.7.C.01 20.1.7.C.01 Transfers follow approved procedures

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