A company's security policy mandates that all workstations have the latest antivirus updates to prevent new strains of malware from infecting the network. What is the MOST effective method to ensure continued protection?
Instruct users to manually update their antivirus by visiting the software vendor's website when they receive a notification.
Disable automatic updates to prevent potential system performance issues and update manually on a bi-yearly basis.
Schedule monthly IT department-managed update rollouts for antivirus definitions.
Configure the antivirus software to automatically download and install updates as they become available.
Automatically configuring antivirus software to download and install updates ensures the system is protected against the latest threats without relying on user intervention, which can be inconsistent or delayed. Manual updates may not be performed as frequently as necessary, and waiting for the IT department to roll out updates can introduce delays that leave systems vulnerable. Relying on users to visit websites may lead to inconsistent update deployments or security risks from visiting malicious or fake update sites.
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