Keiter Technologies: Guidance on Scanning for Malicious Code

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Keiter Technologies: Guidance on Scanning for Malicious Code

CMMC requirements for periodic and real-time malware scans

As part of a series of articles about CMMC Level 1 Practices, the Keiter Technology team discusses the last of three CMMC Level 1 requirements related to endpoint protection.

The first two sets out requirements specified that endpoint protection software should be implemented where necessary and  requires enabling automatic updates of the protection mechanism. CMMC Practice Guide SI.L1-3.14.5 establishes specific requirements for periodic and real-time scans.

While the CMMC guidance does not provide any indication as to a minimum cadence, there are several best practices government contractors should consider to comply with this rule. To learn about these considerations, read the full article here:

If you want to learn more about CMMC, Keiter’s team of cybersecurity specialists can help you. Email | Call: 804.747.0000.

 

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