One of the first things that malware attempts to do during an attack is to disable your system security software. To prevent services and files from being stopped or modified, configure Self Protection.
Make sure that the interface mode for the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client is set to Full access or log on to the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client as administrator.
Caution
Disabling Self Protection leaves your system vulnerable to attack.
Open the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.
From the Action menu
, select Settings.Click Show Advanced.
From Self Protection, verify that Self Protection is enabled.
Specify the action for each of the following resources:
Files and folders — Prevents users from changing the Trellix database, binaries, safe search files, and configuration files.
Registry — Prevents users from changing the Trellix registry hive, COM components, and uninstalling using the registry value.
Processes — Prevents stopping Trellix processes.
Click Apply.