STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 22 Jan 2021:

The application must configure malicious code protection mechanisms to perform periodic scans of the information system every seven days.

DISA Rule

SV-221265r612603_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-221265

Group Title

SRG-APP-000277

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000730

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001241 - The organization configures malicious code protection mechanisms to perform periodic scans of the information system on an organization-defined frequency.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Following vendor best practice guidance, install and configure a third-party malicious code protection application.

Check Contents

Site must utilize an approved DoD third-party malicious code scanner.

Consult with System Administrator to demonstrate the application being used to provide malicious code protection in the Exchange implementation.

If System Administrator is unable to demonstrate a third-party malicious code protection application, this is a finding.

If System Administrator is unaware of a third-party malicious code protection application, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-221265

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EX16-ED-000730

Severity Override Guidance

Site must utilize an approved DoD third-party malicious code scanner.

Consult with System Administrator to demonstrate the application being used to provide malicious code protection in the Exchange implementation.

If System Administrator is unable to demonstrate a third-party malicious code protection application, this is a finding.

If System Administrator is unaware of a third-party malicious code protection application, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4079

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