Installing and using AV software on your computer is crucial for protecting your system from malware and other threats. Ask your IT administrator or manager which AV solution is the chosen provider for your company. Failure to complete these steps will result in failing Test: Malware Detection Software Installed (Test 64) for your personnel.
Your company may have specific guidance on how to use anti-virus software. Verify with your IT and compliance teams.
Prerequisites
Ensure you are on MacOS Monterey 12 or later.
Install supported AV software
Install one of the supported antivirus software options listed below. If your antivirus software is not listed, contact our team for potential support options.
Supported Antivirus Software
Avast
Avira
Bitdefender
Comodo antivirus
Clam AntiVirus
Crowdstrike
Cybereason next-generation antivirus (ngav)
Cyberinc isla
Cylance smart antivirus
Deeparmor
Dell endpoint security suite enterprise
Eset nod32 antivirus business edition for linux
Fireeye endpoint security
FortiClient
Gravityzone elite
Gravityzone ultra
IBM proventia
Malwarebytes
Mcafee mvision endpoint
Mcafee livesafe
Mcafee small business
Menlo security
NANO Antivirus
Netgear Antivirus
Reve antivirus
Secpod saner
Secureit pro
SentinelOne
Sophos
Spamfighter
SpamTitan
Splunk insights for ransomware
Total defense anti-virus
Trend micro interscan viruswall
Trend micro apex one
Verizon security & privacy multi-device
Microsoft defender
Zonealarm
For Windows and Mac, the Drata Agent verifies if you have installed one of the supported software options to pass the antivirus software compliance check.
Configure your MacOS
For Mac, if you have not installed a supported software option, you may pursue extra configuration of XProtect and Gatekeeper to pass the antivirus check. These items are enabled by default on Mac computers, but we recommend you double-check their configuration according to the below instructions.
Enable XProtect. XProtect should be enabled by default, but in case it was disabled:
Select the Apple icon in the top-left corner and choose System Settings from the dropdown menu.
Select Software Update.
Select the Advanced button (depending on your macOS version, you might see an "i" inside a circle instead).
Ensure the Install system data files and security updates option is selected.
Close System Settings.
Enable Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper should be enabled by default, but in case it was disabled:
Open the System Settings application.
Select Privacy & Security.
If the lock in the lower-left corner is locked, select it, then enter your Mac's username and password (if required).
Select the App Store and identified developers under the Security section.
Ensure to lock your settings if you unlock it.
Close System Settings.
If you fail the AV check, it means XProtect or Gatekeeper was not enabled AND that no supported antivirus app was found.
External resources
Anti-Virus software for Ubuntu users
βhttps://www.avast.com/business/products/linux-antivirus (cost associated)
βhttp://www.clamav.net/ (free)