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A supported DoD antivirus program must be installed and used.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1074 WIN00-000100 SV-29470r4_rule High
Description
Virus scan programs are a primary line of defense against the introduction of viruses and malicious code that can destroy data and even render a computer inoperable. Using a virus scan program provides the ability to detect malicious code before extensive damage occurs.
STIG Date
Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-03-02

Details

Check Text ( C-73917r1_chk )
Verify a supported DoD antivirus product has been installed on the system.

If McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8 or later is not installed on the system, this is a finding.

If another recognized antivirus product is installed, this would still be a finding; however, the severity may be reduced to a CAT III.
Fix Text (F-80291r1_fix)
Install McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8 or later on the system.