Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications, 3rd Edition

Maintaining a Malware-Free Environment

The key to keeping malware out of your computer system is to start with a clean structure and diligently protect it from becoming infected. Your anti-malware software contains several components that work together to keep your computer free of malware. TABLE 5-4 lists the common components of anti-malware software needed to keep a system malware-free.

TABLE 5-4 Common Anti-Malware Software Components
COMPONENT	DESCRIPTION
Signature database	Collection of identifying instructions for known malware used to detect malware in existing programs and files
Scanner	Software that compares existing file contents with a signature database to identify malware
Vault	Secure location on disk used to store ...