Check: WN10-00-000045
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-00-000045
(in versions v2 r9 through v2 r3)
Title
The Windows 10 system must use an anti-virus program. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Verify an anti-virus solution is installed on the system and in use. The anti-virus solution may be bundled with an approved Endpoint Security Solution. Verify if Windows Defender is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter “get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*Defender*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” Verify third-party antivirus is in use or enabled: Open "PowerShell". Enter “get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*mcafee*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” Enter “get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*symantec*"} | Select Status,DisplayName” If there is no anti-virus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
If no anti-virus software is on the system and in use, install Windows Defender or a third-party anti-virus solution.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220707r793194_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220707
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |