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A.8.7 · Technological

Protection against malware

Why it matters

Still one of the most common ways attackers gain a foothold, especially via endpoints.

How a self-led small team implements it

Modern OS-native protection (e.g. built-in endpoint defense) plus MDM enforcement is sufficient for most small teams.

What auditors expect to see

Endpoint protection status report.

Track A.8.7 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.

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