List and describe the four different locations in which anti-malware can be installed.

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What will be an ideal response?

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ANSWER: When implementing anti-malware software on a network, one of your most important decisions is where to install the software. Some scenarios include:
* host-based-If you install anti-malware software on every desktop, you have addressed the most likely point of entry, but ignored the most important files that might be infected-those on the server.
* server-based-If the anti-malware software resides on the server and checks every file and transaction, you will protect important files, but slow your network performance considerably.
* network-based-Securing the network's gateways, where the Internet connects with the interior network, can provide a formidable layer of defense against the primary source of intrusion-the Internet. However, this does nothing to prevent users from putting the network at risk with infected files on flash drives, laptops, or smartphones.
* cloud-based-Many anti-malware solutions already employ cloud-based resources within their programming. And cloud-based anti-malware provides the same kinds of benefits as other cloud-based solutions, such as scalability, cost efficiency, and shred resources. These cloud vendors are still working out bugs, and it can be a challenge to ensure that coverage soaks the entire network with no blind spots. Cloud solutions also increase the amount of Internet traffic in order to perform their duties.