Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-224829 | WN16-00-000120 | SV-224829r569237_rule | High |
Description |
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Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this type of software will aid in elimination of the software from the operating system. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-22 |
Check Text ( C-26520r603246_chk ) |
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Verify an anti-virus solution is installed on the system. The anti-virus solution may be bundled with an approved host-based security solution. If there is no anti-virus solution installed on the system, this is a finding. Verify if Windows Defender is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*Defender*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” Verify if third-party anti-virus is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*mcafee*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*symantec*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” |
Fix Text (F-26508r603245_fix) |
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If no anti-virus software is in use, install Windows Defender or third-party anti-virus. Open "PowerShell". Enter "Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender” For third-party anti-virus, install per anti-virus instructions and disable Windows Defender. Open "PowerShell". Enter “Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender”. |