System Guides

Anti-Malware Configuration: Evidence of appropriate configurations for anti-malware software, including scheduled scans, automatic updates, and real-time monitoring.

Malware Incident Reports: Records of any detected malware incidents, including the actions taken to contain and mitigate the impact of malware infections.

Malware Detection and Prevention Logs: Logs and reports from anti-malware software that provide details of detected malware, quarantine actions, and blocked threats.

Regular Malware Scanning: Evidence of regular malware scans conducted on all systems to identify and remove any malware infections.

Employee Training: Records of security awareness training provided to employees to educate them about the risks of malware and safe practices to prevent malware infections.

Incident Response Plans: Documentation of incident response plans that include procedures for responding to malware incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.

Patch Management: Evidence of a robust patch management process to ensure that operating systems, applications, and software are up-to-date, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities exploited by malware.

Network Segmentation: Documentation of network segmentation measures to prevent the spread of malware from one part of the network to another.

Regular Security Updates: Records of security updates applied to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security devices to enhance malware protection.

Email Filtering: Evidence of email filtering solutions in place to detect and block malware-laden attachments and malicious links.

Incident Monitoring: Logs and reports from security monitoring systems that track malware-related events and potential intrusion attempts.

Third-Party Security Assessments: Evidence of periodic security assessments and audits of third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure their systems are also protected against malware.

Vulnerability Management Policy: Documentation of a vulnerability management policy that outlines the organization's approach to identifying, assessing, and remediating technical vulnerabilities.

Patch Management Process: Evidence of a defined patch management process that includes procedures for identifying, testing, and deploying security patches and updates for software and hardware components.

Patch Management Records: Records of applied patches and updates, including information on the date of application and the systems or components affected.

Risk Prioritization: Documentation of the risk prioritization process used to determine the criticality of vulnerabilities based on their potential impact on the organization's IT infrastructure.

Vulnerability Remediation Plans: Evidence of remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities, including timelines and responsible individuals or teams for implementing the fixes.

Change Management Integration: Documentation showing how vulnerability management is integrated with the organization's change management process to ensure timely and controlled patch deployment.

Vulnerability Tracking and Reporting: Logs or records of tracked vulnerabilities, their status, and actions taken to remediate them. This includes reports generated for management on the overall vulnerability posture.

Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Evidence of the use of reliable and up-to-date vulnerability scanning tools to identify weaknesses in the organization's IT environment.

Security Awareness Training: Records of security awareness training provided to employees and relevant personnel, emphasizing the importance of promptly reporting vulnerabilities.

Incident Response Plans: Documentation of incident response plans that include procedures for responding to security incidents related to technical vulnerabilities, such as data breaches or system compromises.

Compliance Documentation: Evidence of compliance with relevant industry regulations, legal requirements, and standards related to vulnerability management.