The Windows 10 system must use an anti-virus program.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-220707 | WN10-00-000045 | SV-220707r1016358_rule | CCI-000366 | high |
| Description | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-02-25 | |||
Related Frameworks
4 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
CM-6
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1712 mappings
3.4.1
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
3.4.2
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000366
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-220707r1016358_chk)
Verify an antivirus solution is installed on the system and in use. The antivirus 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 {$_.DisplayName -Like "*symantec*"} | Select Status,DisplayName"
Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*trellix*"} | Select Status,DisplayName"
If there is no antivirus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-22411r1016336_fix)
If no antivirus software is on the system and in use, install Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus solution.