A8 CE Montpellier

Malware Protection

Protecting devices from malware. Either anti-malware software (Option A) or application allow-listing via app store / application signing (Option B). Most organisations need both.

5 questions
A8.1
Are all of your desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones protected from malware?
multichoice
A8.2
If Option A has been selected: Where you have anti-malware software installed, is it set to update in line with the vendor's guidelines and prevent malware from running on detection?
yesno
A8.3
If Option A has been selected: Where you have anti-malware software installed, is it set to scan web pages you visit and warn you about accessing malicious websites?
yesno
A8.4
If Option B has been selected: Where you use an app-store or application signing, are users restricted from installing unsigned applications?
yesno
A8.5
If Option B has been selected: Where you use an app-store or application signing, do you ensure that users only install applications that have been approved by your organisation and do you maintain this list of approved applications?
yesno
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User Access Control

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