Ensure that the endpoint protection for all Virtual Machines is installed

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Description

Install endpoint protection for all virtual machines. Installing endpoint protection systems (like Security Center for Alibaba Cloud) provides for real-time protection capability that helps identify and remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, with ... Reported as a manual review item: the benchmark audit needs console review or organisational judgement.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

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Using the Alibaba Cloud Management Console: 1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Overview 3. Ensure all ECS are installed with Security Center agent Expected state: Using the Alibaba Cloud Management Console: 1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Settings 3. Click Agent 4. On the Agent tab, select the virtual machines without Security Center agent installed 5. Click Install

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Using the Alibaba Cloud Management Console: 1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Settings 3. Click Agent 4. On the Agent tab, select the virtual machines without Security Center agent installed 5. Click Install

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: alibabaecs
Reference: CIS Alibaba Cloud Foundation Benchmark v2.0.1 - 4.6 Ensure that the endpoint protection for all Virtual Machines is installed