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NIST 800-171 R-3.14.2

Provide Malicious Code Protection

Official citation: 3.14.2

Class: core · Severity: critical

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.14.2

What it means

Provide protection from malicious code at designated points in your systems — such as endpoints, servers, and network entry points — using anti-malware and similar defenses to detect and block malware.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.