Ensure VMs have endpoint protection installed
VMs should have endpoint protection installed and monitored by Azure Security Center.
Security Impact
Without endpoint protection, malware may go undetected.
How to Remediate
Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or approved third-party antimalware.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-compute-7
- Service
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Category
- Endpoint Security
- Severity
- HIGH
- CIS Benchmark
- 7.6
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