Trend Deep Security must automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-65937	TMDS-00-000195	SV-80427r1_rule		Medium

Description
Malicious software detection applications need to be constantly updated in order to identify new threats as they are discovered. All malicious software detection software must come with an update mechanism that automatically updates the application and any associated signature definitions. The organization (including any contractor to the organization) is required to promptly install security-relevant malicious code protection software updates. Examples of relevant updates include anti-virus signatures, detection heuristic rule sets, and/or file reputation data employed to identify and/or block malicious software from executing. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and Spyware. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection.

Description

Malicious software detection applications need to be constantly updated in order to identify new threats as they are discovered. All malicious software detection software must come with an update mechanism that automatically updates the application and any associated signature definitions. The organization (including any contractor to the organization) is required to promptly install security-relevant malicious code protection software updates. Examples of relevant updates include anti-virus signatures, detection heuristic rule sets, and/or file reputation data employed to identify and/or block malicious software from executing. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and Spyware. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection.

STIG	Date
Trend Micro Deep Security 9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-02-26

Details

Check Text ( C-66585r1_chk )
Review the Trend Deep Security server configuration to ensure malicious code protection mechanisms are automatically updated. Analyze the system using the Administration >> System Settings >> Updates page. Verify that the “Automatically download updates to imported software” option is checked. If this option is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-72013r1_fix)
Configure the Trend Deep Security server to automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms. Go to the Administration >> System Settings >> Updates page, and scroll down to Software Updates. Check the box to enable “Automatically download updates to imported software”.