Azure-VirtualMachines-VM-Endpoint-Protection

Severity : High

Description : .

Remediation Steps : Install endpoint protection on all virtual machines.

Description: This control ensures that Endpoint protection extension is installed on virtual machines. Endpoint protection prevents the Vm from commonly known and reported attacks. Installing endpoint protection systems provides for real-time protection capabilities that help identify and remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, with configurable alerts for malicious or unwanted software.

Remediation Steps:

Perform following to update parameters:

  1. Login to Azure Portal using https://portal.azure.com.

  2. Go to Virtual Machines.

  3. Click VM instance to configure Endpoint Protection.

  4. Select Extensions , Click on Add.

  5. Select Microsoft Anti-malware, Click Create.

  6. Provide location and other data as required.

  7. Click OK.

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Reference:

Blue Hexagon Proprietary