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Assessment Title
Rule Text
An approved, up-to-date, DoD antivirus program must be installed and used.
Description
Discussion Text
Antivirus programs are a primary line of defense against the introduction of viruses and malicious code that can destroy data and even render a computer inoperable. Utilizing an antivirus program provides the ability to detect malicious code before extensive damage occurs. Updated virus scan data files help to protect a system, since new malware are identified by the software vendors on a continual basis.
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