Windows Server 2016 now includes Windows Defender Antivirus. Windows Defender AV is malware protection that immediately and actively protects Windows Server 2016 against known malware and can regularly update antimalware definitions through Windows Update.

Which antivirus is best for Windows Server 2016?

Bitdefender Gravity Zone is an incredibly powerful enterprise security solution for both medium-sized and large companies. As a top pick antivirus for Windows Server, it offers layered protection for your endpoints.

Does Windows Server need antivirus?

Antivirus is necessary only if “dumb” clients have execution/administrator rights on computers. So if your server admin is “dumb” then you DO need antivirus. If you have a REAL server admin – then he will never run any file on the server that does not come from trusted source.