Anti-malware solution of course is optional on a Linux based OS. However, for Debian OS deployed as a service (e.g. file sharing), anti-malware is important in order to protect Windows users counterpart. This section guides you on how to harden Debian by using Linux anti-malware solution.
These are the identified threats related to Debian software.
By default, Linux does not pack any Linux-based anti-malware purging solutions to scan the system from malware, especially for fileserver.
Anti-malware solutions are usually command-driven and are not automated (e.g. periodic scanning).
Anti-malware solutions are usually not self-monitored for its status.
Anti-malware solutions data are usually not self-analyzed for insights.
Here are the list if actions to counter the issues.
For this software, it's better to choose a specialized proprietary anti-malware software to handle such updates-by-minutes tasks. If all else still fails, consider ClamAV or Sophos.
File-based scanning must be managed autonomously aside from reactive scanning.
The scan results, its log, and its analytics should be autonomously and must report to correct audience autonomously.
That's all for hardening Debian by using anti-malware solution.