Joe, a user, is setting up a new computer and wants to minimize the risk of a malicious software infection over the network. Which of the following should be configured on the new computer? (Select TH

Password policies enhance account security but do not directly prevent network-borne malicious software from infecting a system.

Multiple user accounts help compartmentalize data and limit privileges, but they don't directly prevent the initial infection of the system by network-borne malware.

A software firewall controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking unauthorized connections and preventing malicious software from establishing communication or entering the system.

Driver updates primarily improve hardware compatibility, performance, and stability; while some may include security fixes, they are not a primary defense against general network-borne malware infection.

Operating system updates often include security patches that fix vulnerabilities exploited by malicious software, reducing the attack surface for network-based threats.

Anti-malware software detects, quarantines, and removes malicious programs, providing a crucial layer of defense against infections from network sources.