Anti-virus/Malware

NIST describes malware, also known as malicious code, as a program that is covertly inserted into another program with the intent to destroy data, run destructive or intrusive programs, or otherwise compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim’s data, applications, or operating system. Malware is the most common external threat to most hosts, causing widespread damage and disruption and necessitating extensive recovery efforts within most organizations. (Source)

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5: SI-3 Malicious Code Protection
NIST resource that defines the requirements for malicious code protection.
NIST SP 800-83 Rev 1: Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling for Desktops and Laptops
This NIST Special Publication provides recommendations for improving an organization’s malware incident prevention measures.

CISA – Ensure Your OS Antivirus and Anti-Malware Protections are Active
This on demand course from CISA can assist in training users on how to ensure devices have antivirus and anti-malware protection.
DoD – Cyber Awareness Challenge 2024 – Malicious Code
This DoD Security Tip provides guidance on malicious code and how to protect an organization’s information systems from it.
proofpoint – 2023 Ransomware Survival Guide
This guide from proofpoint provides information on what to do before, during and after a ransomware attack. I also provides comprehensive guidance on how to break the attack chain and stop ransomware attacks

CISA – #StopRansomware Guide
This Ransomware Guide includes ransomware prevention best practices and a ransomware response checklist.
CISA – Protecting Against Malicious Code
This guide from CISA is designed to provides high level information about protecting against malicious code.
SANS Whitepaper – A Practical Guide to Enterprise Antivirus and Malware Prevention
This SANS whitepaper discusses several common practices which, when implemented together, will greatly decrease, and perhaps almost stop malware.

Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO)
AMTSO is the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, a community of over 60 security and testing companies from around the world.
Antivirus Software Providers for Windows
This link from Microsoft identifies reputable security companies that provide consumer security software that is compatible with Windows.
CIS – Malware Defense Policy Template
This policy template is meant to supplement the CIS Controls v8. The policy statements included within this document can be used by all CIS Implementation Groups (IGs) but are specifically geared toward Safeguards in Implementation Group 1 (IG1).
Ubuntu – Antivirus
The official Ubuntu website provides open source and proprietary antivirus options that support Ubuntu and other flavors of Linux.

CMMC Related Controls

CMMC Assessment Guides

CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment Guide
This document provides self-assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 1.
CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide
This document provides assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 2.
CMMC Level 3 Assessment Guide
This document provides assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 3.
NIST SP 800-171A Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information
The purpose of this publication is to provide procedures for assessing the CUI requirements in NIST Special Publication 800-171.

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