Security Policy for Antivirus, Spyware, and Adware
Security Policy for Antivirus, Spyware, and Adware
Anti-Virus Policy:
Purpose and Scope * To provide a network environment that is virus-free. * To establish base requirements that must be met by computers connected to the network to ensure effective virus detection and prevention. * This policy applies to all computers that are connected to the network via a physical network connection, a wireless connection, a connection through the modem pool, or a VPN connection. * This policy covers computers that are company owned and computers that are owned by individuals and are attached to the network. This policy covers all types of computers including, but not limited to, desktop computers, laptop computers, server class computers, smart phones, and tablets. * This policy covers home computers that are owned and/or used by staff, and/or their families that connect to the network via the modem pool.
Policy
* All computers that are connected to the network must have the standard supported anti-virus software installed and scheduled to run at regular intervals. In addition, the anti-virus software and the virus definition files must be kept up-to-date. * All PC's are to be configured such that they schedule regular updates from the Network Services centralized anti-virus servers. * Manually disabling or shutting off anti-virus software is prohibited. * Any activities with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs into the network (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, malware, etc.) are prohibited. * Virus-infected computers are removed from the network until they are verified as virus-free. * Noted exceptions: Unix, Linux or Mac OS operating systems do not have supported anti-virus software supplied by the company, it is the responsibility of the owner/operator of the Unix, Linux, or Mac Os system to protect their system from viruses. * Contact the Help Desk for more information about
Anti-Virus Policy:
Purpose and Scope * To provide a network environment that is virus-free. * To establish base requirements that must be met by computers connected to the network to ensure effective virus detection and prevention. * This policy applies to all computers that are connected to the network via a physical network connection, a wireless connection, a connection through the modem pool, or a VPN connection. * This policy covers computers that are company owned and computers that are owned by individuals and are attached to the network. This policy covers all types of computers including, but not limited to, desktop computers, laptop computers, server class computers, smart phones, and tablets. * This policy covers home computers that are owned and/or used by staff, and/or their families that connect to the network via the modem pool.
Policy
* All computers that are connected to the network must have the standard supported anti-virus software installed and scheduled to run at regular intervals. In addition, the anti-virus software and the virus definition files must be kept up-to-date. * All PC's are to be configured such that they schedule regular updates from the Network Services centralized anti-virus servers. * Manually disabling or shutting off anti-virus software is prohibited. * Any activities with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs into the network (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, malware, etc.) are prohibited. * Virus-infected computers are removed from the network until they are verified as virus-free. * Noted exceptions: Unix, Linux or Mac OS operating systems do not have supported anti-virus software supplied by the company, it is the responsibility of the owner/operator of the Unix, Linux, or Mac Os system to protect their system from viruses. * Contact the Help Desk for more information about