Verify and monitor malware protection

Ongoing maintenance is essential for protecting your network.

Before you begin

Configure your system to protect your network from malware.

Refer to Configure malware protection and referenced procedures.

Procedure

Step 1

Ensure that your system always has the most current and effective protection.

Refer to Maintain your system: file types eligible for dynamic analysis.

Step 2

Configure alerts for malware-related events and health monitoring.

See the Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Administration Guide for information on Configuring malware defense Alerting and for information about the following modules:

  • Local Malware Analysis

  • Security Intelligence

  • Threat Data Updates on Devices

  • Intrusion and File Event Rate

  • AMP for Firepower Status

  • Secure Endpoint Status

What to do next

Review "What to do next items" in the malware protection workflow:

Refer to Configure malware protection.