Antivirus and security configurations
Antivirus and security help protect content, as well as block content that could potentially be damaging or lead to issues due to files containing viruses. These files can also create vulnerabilities in a SharePoint farm. Some of the areas that we need to look at are related to antivirus and security that protect us from threats from uploaded files, as well as files that can be uploaded onto our sites. The main areas for concern here are as follows:
- Antivirus settings
- Web Part Security
- Blocked File Types
Let's look at these areas in detail.
Antivirus settings
The antivirus settings are configured in the farm, while Web Part Security and Blocked File Types are set at the web application level. These settings should be taken very seriously. Since antivirus is usually related only to the server and its protection, antivirus is typically overlooked and is missed out during the installation process. Another reason...