The operating system must have malicious code protection mechanisms at system entry and exit points to detect and eradicate malicious code transported by electronic mail, electronic mail attachments, web accesses, removable media, or other common means.

From Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001239

SV-60827r2_rule The operating system must have malicious code protection mechanisms at system entry and exit points to detect and eradicate malicious code transported by electronic mail, electronic mail attachments, web accesses, removable media, or other common means.

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This requirement applies to email servers only. In order to minimize potential negative impact to the organization caused by malicious code, it is imperative that malicious code is identified and eradicated prior to entering protected enclaves via operating system entry and exit points. The requirement states that AV and malware protection applications must be used at entry and exit points. For the operating system, this means an anti-virus application must be installed on machines that are the entry and exit points.

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The operator will ensure that anti-virus software is installed, operating, and updated at least weekly. Virus definitions will be updated regularly. The software will be maintained per vendor documentation. If the operator is unable to provide a documented configuration for an installed anti-virus software system or if the anti-virus software is not properly configured, maintained, or used, this is a finding.

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The operator will ensure that anti-virus software is installed, operating, and updated at least weekly. Virus definitions will be updated regularly.

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