NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
SI - System and Information Integrity

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST800-SI-3: SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

a. Implement [Selection (one or more): signature-based; non-signature-based] malicious code protection mechanisms at system entry and exit points to detect and eradicate malicious code; b. Automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms as new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures; c. Configure malicious code protection mechanisms to: 1. Perform periodic scans of the system [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] and real-time scans of files from external sources at [Selection (one or more): endpoint; network entry and exit points] as the files are downloaded, opened, or executed in accordance with organizational policy; and 2. [Selection (one or more): block malicious code; quarantine malicious code; take [Assignment: organization-defined action]]; and send alert to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] in response to malicious code detection; and d. Address the receipt of false positives during malicious code detection and eradication and the resulting potential impact on the availability of the system.

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What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 87 controls across 32 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

CIS Controls v8 · 12 controls

  • CIS-10.1 Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
  • CIS-10.2 Configure Automatic Anti-Malware Signature Updates
  • CIS-10.4 Configure Automatic Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Media
  • CIS-10.5 Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
  • CIS-10.6 Centrally Manage Anti-Malware Software
  • CIS-10.7 Use Behavior-Based Anti-Malware Software
  • CIS-13.10 Perform Application Layer Filtering
  • CIS-13.7 Deploy a Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Solution
  • CIS-2.5 Allowlist Authorized Software
  • CIS-9.3 Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters
  • CIS-9.6 Block Unnecessary File Types
  • CIS-9.7 Deploy and Maintain Email Server Anti-Malware Protections

PCI DSS 4.0 · 10 controls

  • 1.5.1 1.5.1 Security controls on dual-connected devices
  • 5.3.4 5.3.4 Anti-malware audit logs enabled and retained
  • 5.3.5 5.3.5 Users cannot disable or alter anti-malware
  • 5.4.1 5.4.1 Mechanisms detect and protect against phishing
  • 6.4.2 6.4.2 Automated web attack detection and prevention
  • 5.2.1 5.2.1 Anti-malware deployed on all system components
  • 5.2.2 5.2.2 Anti-malware detects and handles all known malware
  • 5.3.1 5.3.1 Anti-malware kept current through automatic updates
  • 5.3.2 5.3.2 Periodic and real-time scans or continuous behavioural analysis
  • 5.3.3 5.3.3 Anti-malware covers removable electronic media

ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents · 6 controls

  • ASD37-01 Application control (Essential)
  • ASD37-06 Email content filtering (Excellent)
  • ASD37-07 Web content filtering (Excellent)
  • ASD37-12 Antivirus software with heuristics (Very Good)
  • ASD37-16 Antivirus software with signatures (Limited)
  • ASD37-30 Endpoint detection and response (Very Good)

CMMC 2.0 · 5 controls

Azure Security Benchmark · 4 controls

  • ASBv3-ES-3 Ensure anti-malware software and signatures are updated
  • ASBv3-GS-9 Define and implement endpoint security strategy
  • ES-1 Use Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • ES-2 Use modern anti-malware software

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · 4 controls

ACSC Essential Eight · 3 controls

  • E8-MACRO-ML1 Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings (ML1)
  • E8-MACRO-ML2 Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings (ML2)
  • E8-MACRO-ML3 Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings (ML3)

CMMC 2.0 Level 1 · 3 controls

Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.1 · 3 controls

FedRAMP High · 3 controls

  • CM-7(2) Prevent Program Execution
  • MA-3(2) Maintenance Tools | Inspect Media (MA-3(2))
  • SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

FedRAMP Moderate · 3 controls

  • CM-7(2) Prevent Program Execution
  • MA-3(2) Maintenance Tools | Inspect Media (MA-3(2))
  • SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

NIST SP 800-187 · 3 controls

UK Cyber Essentials · 3 controls

  • CE-MP.1 Anti-Malware Software Deployed
  • CE-MP.2 Anti-Malware Signatures Updated
  • CE-MP.3 Anti-Malware Scans Files on Access and Web Pages

ANSSI Guide d'hygiene informatique (42 mesures, v2.0) · 2 controls

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar · 2 controls

C5 (Germany) · 2 controls

  • C5-OPS-04 Protection Against Malware - Concept
  • C5-OPS-05 Protection Against Malware - Implementation

ISO 27001:2022 · 2 controls

  • 8.23 Web filtering
  • 8.7 Protection against malware

ISO 27002:2022 · 2 controls

  • 8.23 Web filtering
  • 8.7 Protection against malware

API 1164 · 1 control

  • API1164-10 Malware Protection

Australia Consumer Data Right - Banking (CDR) · 1 control

  • AUCDR-IS-5 Limit, prevent, detect and remove malware

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) · 1 control

HIPAA Security Rule · 1 control

ISO 27701:2019 · 1 control

  • 6.9.2 Protection from malware

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-171 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-172 · 1 control

  • 3.4.2e Automated Detection and Remediation of Unauthorized Software

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 HIGH · 1 control

  • SI-3 SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW · 1 control

  • SI-3 SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE · 1 control

  • SI-3 SI-3 Malicious Code Protection

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 1 control

SOC 2 · 1 control

  • SOC2-CC6.8 CC6.8 Preventing and detecting unauthorised or malicious software

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If you hold ISO 27001:202216.1% covered · 851 gapsIf you hold ISO 27002:202210.8% covered · 904 gapsIf you hold Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.110.2% covered · 911 gapsIf you hold CIS Controls v810.1% covered · 912 gapsIf you hold NIST SP 800-171 Rev 310.1% covered · 912 gapsIf you hold C5 (Germany)9.6% covered · 917 gaps

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