Test scanning configurations regularly
Testing malware scanning configurations is critical for verifying that scans are performed properly and that malware scan infrastructure is available for scanning post backup or pre-restore.
Perform malware simulations: Run malware scan with known test malware samples, such as https://www.eicar.org/download-anti-malware-testfile/ to verify that your scanning processes can detect and handle threats effectively.
Review malware detection logs: Periodically review logs from malware scanning processes to identify potential scanning issues or missed threats.