Recommendations Requested for anti virus protection

None - full stop.

Windows-like viruses that self-replicate and affect macOS don’t exist because of the underlying UNIX Foundation and permission limitations.

The macOS operating system resides in a sealed and read-only volume that can’t be opened by users or third-party applications.

This antivirus software only protects the developers’ bank accounts and creates problems for users in return.

Mac app security enhancements are sufficient to protect computers from malware.

Adware and malware can affect computers and are often downloaded from “shady” websites or developers who inject them into downloads.

Source: User tip from @Kurt Lang

What is malware? - Apple Community

There are none. Any such product is just going to slow down your computer and conflicts with MacOS. Some of the most common names are actually harmful and have been caught selling your personal information. In addition, they make it very difficult to completely uninstall their files, so they remain on your computer.

Please review this User Tip:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

richardmukamal wrote:

I have a Mac mini running OS 15.3 and I am looking for robust anti virus protection to supplement what Apple natively provides. I have used Drive Genius by ProSoft but I don’t think they cover Sonoma

Do not install third party apps that claim to protect, etc. They use system resources while providing no benefit, and they may cause problems.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

Use the software that is installed between your ears as noted in the link posted by BobTheFisherman.

I am looking for robust anti virus protection

There isn’t any.

to supplement what Apple natively provides.

What makes you think it needs supplementing?

I have used Drive Genius

I thought that was drive repair software, but I’ve never needed anything like that.