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Application Layer Gateway Security Requirements Guide
SRG-NET-000246
The ALG providing content filtering must update malicious code protection mechanisms and signature definitions whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy.
The ALG providing content filtering must update malicious code protection mechanisms and signature definitions whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy. An XCCDF Rule
The ALG providing content filtering must update malicious code protection mechanisms and signature definitions whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited to, antivirus and malware detection software. To minimize any potential negative impact to the organization caused by malicious code, malicious code must be identified and eradicated. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.
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