Re: Linux Servers and Antivirus

[Brad Judy <win-hied () BRADJUDY COM>]

One of the common rules of thumb I have used is: does the server/application
allow for user-uploaded content?  If so, then there should be AV at least on
that function.  

 

As mentioned, there are other mitigating technologies that might be more
useful like HIDS, file integrity checks, quality log monitoring, regular
vulnerability scanning, etc.  

 

Brad Judy

 

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Subject: [SECURITY] Linux Servers and Antivirus

 

Seems like a lot of folks fall on one side of the fence or the other; 

Side 1;   Do not have it - do not technically feel the need for it . 
Side 2 -  Have it deployed and are using it . 


Just wondering if you; 

1. Have it?  or feel it is warranted? 
2. What product  are you using ?   
3. Would you recommend the solution you are using? 
4. Any performance impact ? 




Thank you. 

Jim Furstenberg |IT Security Analyst  
CEH 

"In God we trust, all others bring data."    W. Edward Demmings
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