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North-South Traffic

What is North-South Traffic?

Network traffic that flows between an organization's internal network and external networks such as the internet, crossing the network perimeter.

Information Security

Frameworks that govern north-south traffic

ISO 27001:2022View framework →NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0View framework →CIS Controls v8View framework →

Questions people ask about north-south traffic

What is North-South Traffic?
Network traffic that flows between an organization's internal network and external networks such as the internet, crossing the network perimeter.
Why is North-South Traffic important for compliance?
North-South Traffic is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding north-south traffic helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Where can I learn more about North-South Traffic?
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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.