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💼 5.1 Anti-malware software

  • Contextual name: 💼 5.1 Anti-malware software
  • ID: /frameworks/uk-cyber-essentials-v3.1/05/01
  • Located in: 💼 5 Malware protection

Description​

Anti-malware software (option for in scope devices running Windows or MacOS including servers, desktop computers, laptop computers) If you use anti-malware software to protect your device it must be configured to:

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💼 5.1.1 Anti-malware software must be configured to be updated in line with vendor recommendations
💼 5.1.2 Anti-malware software must be configured to prevent malware from running
💼 5.1.3 Anti-malware software must be configured to prevent the execution of malicious code
💼 5.1.4 Anti-malware software must be configured to prevent connections to malicious websites over the internet.