Anti Virus Policy

Policy No: 1.03 Printable Version

This policy is about the need to protect computer systems and networks from viruses, trojans, worms, bots and malware. The number of threats to computer and network security is growing exponentially with the latest statistics revealing many new virus definitions discovered in the wild every day. Laptops and email are probably the best known methods of infecting a network, but malware and viruses transferred through internet browsing are also an issue. Security is not just a matter for the Information Systems Helpdesk and all users must ensure that their equipment has the approved anti-virus software installed and that it is kept up to date in order to mitigate the risk of a security breach.

SCOPE

This policy affects all personnel who have, or are responsible for, a user ID which allows access to any computer system or network owned or managed by The Fake Chicken Company.

POLICIES

1. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Users must not intentionally write, generate, compile, copy, collect, propagate, execute, or attempt to introduce any computer code designed to self-replicate, damage, or otherwise affect the performance of or access to any The Fake Chicken Company computer system or network.

Procedure for Handling Minor Incidents

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2. INFORMATION SYSTEMS STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Approved anti-virus software must be installed and continuously enabled on every personal computer and server which connects to computer systems and networks owned or managed by The Fake Chicken Company.

Explanation

Any device which is likely to come in contact with a virus, trojan, worm or malware must be protected by anti-virus software...

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