Information
This setting ensures endpoint protection is installed and in use on the system.
Examples of endpoint protection include, Microsoft Defender, McAfee MVISION, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Sophos Intercept X Advanced with XDR. Please note these are just examples.
Rationale:
Deploying and maintaining endpoint protection solution to detect malicious software can help protect the system against attacks that could destroy, modify, or exfiltrate data.
Impact:
If the endpoint protection solution is not configured properly, it may prohibit the use of legitimate software.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Install and configure endpoint protection solution on the system.
Default Value:
N/A