How current must anti-malware solutions be kept?
- A.Signature databases must be refreshed manually after each quarterly ASV scan, with the QSA reviewing the definitions and the update history before deployment
- B.Anti-malware engines must be replaced with a newly certified product from the vendor list once a year, with signatures and engine versions frozen between replacements
- C.Anti-malware mechanisms must be kept current with the latest signatures, updates, and definitions through automatic updates
- D.Anti-malware definitions must be updated at least monthly, with the update window logged and approved
Why C is correct
Anti-malware solutions must receive automatic updates to maintain current signatures and definitions for detecting the latest threats.
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