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NIST 800-171 R-3.14.5

Perform Periodic and Real-Time Scans

Official citation: 3.14.5

Class: core · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.14.5

What it means

Run periodic scans of your systems and real-time scans of files from external sources as they are downloaded, opened, or executed, so malware is caught both on a schedule and at the moment of entry.

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