Policy: Azure > CIS v1.2 > 7 - Virtual Machines > 7.06 - Ensure that the endpoint protection for all Virtual Machines is installed (Not Scored) > Attestation

By setting this policy, you attest that you have manually verified that it complies with the relevant section of the CIS Benchmark.

Azure Console

1. Go to Security Center - Recommendations
2. Ensure that there are no recommendations for Endpoint Protection not installed on Azure VMs

Azure Command Line Interface 2.0 az vm show -g MyResourceGroup -n MyVm -d It should list below or any other endpoint extensions as one of the installed extensions. EndpointSecurity || TrendMicroDSA* || Antimalware || EndpointProtection || SCWPAgent || PortalProtectExtension* || FileSecurity*

Alternatively, you can employ your own endpoint protection tool for your OS.

Once verified, enter the date that this attestation expires. Note that the date can not be further in the future than is specified in Azure > CIS v1.2 > Maximum Attestation Duration. Set to a blank value to clear the attestation.