As stated by NIST, Malware, also known as malicious code, refers to 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) Anti-malware software is a program specifically designed to detect many forms of malware and prevent them from infecting computers, as well as cleaning computers that have already been infected. (Source)
This link from Microsoft identifies reputable security companies that provide consumer security software that is compatible with Windows. 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). This Ransomware Guide includes ransomware prevention best practices and a ransomware response checklist. This on demand course from CISA can assist in training users on how to ensure devices have antivirus and anti-malware protection. This guide from CISA is designed to provides high level information about protecting against malicious code. This DoD Security Tip provides guidance on malicious code and how to protect an organization’s information systems from it. This NIST Special Publication provides recommendations for improving an organization’s malware incident prevention measures. This sample policy from Norfolk State University is an example of how to establish a policy and procedure for protection from malicious code. 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 This sample policy from Sam Houston State University is an example of a policy to reduce risk by protecting against malware. This SANS whitepaper discusses several common practices which, when implemented together, will greatly decrease, and perhaps almost stop malware. The official Ubuntu website provides open source and proprietary antivirus options that support Ubuntu and other flavors of Linux.
AMTSO is the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, a community of over 60 security and testing companies from around the world. This document provides self-assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 1. This document provides assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 2. This document provides assessment guidance for conducting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for Level 3. The purpose of this publication is to provide procedures for assessing the CUI requirements in NIST Special Publication 800-171. NIST resources that defines requirements for review, assessment, and approval of system maintenance tools NIST resource that defines the requirements for malicious code protection.