Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-254248 | WN22-00-000110 | SV-254248r991589_rule | Medium |
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 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-14 |
Check Text ( C-57733r848558_chk ) |
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Verify an antivirus solution is installed on the system. The antivirus solution may be bundled with an approved host-based security solution. If there is no antivirus solution installed on the system, this is a finding. Verify if Microsoft Defender antivirus is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*Defender*"} | Select Status,DisplayName" Verify if third-party antivirus is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*mcafee*"} | Select Status,DisplayName Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*symantec*"} | Select Status,DisplayName |
Fix Text (F-57684r848559_fix) |
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If no antivirus software is in use, install Microsoft Defender or third-party antivirus. Open "PowerShell". Enter "Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender". For third-party antivirus, install per antivirus instructions and disable Windows Defender. Open "PowerShell". Enter "Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender". |