5.3.1Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored

Defined Approach Requirements:

The anti-malware solution(s) is kept current via automatic updates.

Defined Approach Testing Procedures:

5.3.1.a Examine anti-malware solution(s) configurations, including any master installation of the software, to verify the solution is configured to perform automatic updates.

5.3.1.b Examine system components and logs, to verify that the anti-malware solution(s) and definitions are current and have been promptly deployed