Title

The Windows 2008 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. 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.

Fix Text

Install an anti-virus solution on the system.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29470r5_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1074

Group Title: WIN00-000100

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.