Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V3 · R6

CurrentPublished Mon Jan 05 2026

The Windows 10 system must use an anti-virus program.

Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The Windows 10 system must use an anti-virus program.

Description

Discussion Text

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.

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Objective

V-220707

Rule

SV-220707r1016358_rule

Severity

high

Rule Version

WN10-00-000045

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Verify an antivirus solution is installed on the system and in use. The antivirus solution may be bundled with an approved Endpoint Security Solution.

Verify if Windows Defender is in use or enabled:

Open "PowerShell".

Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*Defender*"} | Select Status,DisplayName"

Verify third-party antivirus is in use or enabled:

Open "PowerShell".

Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*mcafee*"} | Select Status,DisplayName"

Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*symantec*"} | Select Status,DisplayName"
                                      
Enter "get-service | where {$_.DisplayName -Like "*trellix*"} | Select Status,DisplayName" 
                                                           
If there is no antivirus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

If no antivirus software is on the system and in use, install Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus solution.

STIG check 11 of 267 in the Microsoft Windows 10 STIG checklist

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