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WN25-00-000110 - Windows Server 2025 must use an antivirus program.

Information

Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this type of software will aid in elimination of the software from the operating system.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

If no antivirus software is in use, install Microsoft Defender or third-party antivirus.

Open PowerShell.

Enter 'Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender'.

For third-party antivirus, install per antivirus instructions and disable Windows Defender.

Open PowerShell.

Enter 'Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_Server_2025_V1R4_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-277995r1268251_rule, STIG-ID|WN25-00-000110, Vuln-ID|V-277995

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: dcf9ddaf1fad0d2631bbc9e4293abb83b3a6298925687685fd5979b3016b6a9f