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A.8.23 · Technological

Web filtering

Why it matters

Reduces the chance staff land on malicious sites, a common phishing and malware delivery route.

How a self-led small team implements it

Modern browser/OS-level protections plus awareness training can be a legitimate proportionate control if you don't run dedicated filtering.

What auditors expect to see

Web filtering configuration, or documented compensating controls.

Track A.8.23 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.

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