Specify the 'Define the number of days after which a catch-up definition update is required' (Update Cathup Interval Days: Min:0 Max: 4294967295)
This policy setting allows you to define the number of days after which a catch-up definition update will be required. By default, the value of this setting is 1 day.
If you enable this setting, a catch-up definition update will occur after the specified number of days.
If you disable or do not configure this setting, a catch-up definition update will be required after the default number of days.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
More frequent definition updates impacts performance.
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\Define the number of days after which a catch-up definition update is required
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\SignatureUpdateCatchupInterval
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition
2016-06-10