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The application must configure malicious code protection mechanisms to perform periodic scans of the information system every seven days.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-221264 EX16-ED-000720 SV-221264r612603_rule Medium
Description
Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited, to anti-virus and malware detection software. In order to minimize potential negative impact to the organization that can be caused by malicious code, it is imperative that malicious code is identified and eradicated. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware. It is not enough to simply have the software installed; this software must periodically scan the system to search for malware on an organization-defined frequency. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection.
STIG Date
Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-12-10

Details

Check Text ( C-22979r411918_chk )
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-TransportAgent "Malware Agent"

If the value of "Enabled" is set to "True", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-22968r411919_fix)
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

& env:ExchangeInstallPath\Scripts\Disable-Antimalwarescanning.ps1