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Anti-Virus Standard

1.0 Overview

This standard defines terms and procedures that are important for understanding Â鶹´«Ã½ State University's stance on anti-virus software.

2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide all users with the appropriate information to abide by the Anti-Virus Software Policy.

3.0 Scope

This standard applies to all machines connected to the Â鶹´«Ã½ State University networks.

4.0 Standard

4.1 Basic Information

  • NEVER open any files or macros from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source. Delete these attachments immediately, then "double delete" them by emptying your Trash.
  • Never download files from unknown or suspicious sources.
  • Avoid direct disk sharing with read/write access unless there is absolutely a business requirement to do so.
  • Always scan external media (ex. thumb drives, external hard drives) from an unknown source for viruses before using it.

4.2 Â鶹´«Ã½ State Owned Machines

All Â鶹´«Ã½ State University owned machines must install the approved endpoint protection agent, unless authorized otherwise by Information Systems. This product is compatible with Windows, MacOS and Linux.

4.3 Non-Â鶹´«Ã½ State Owned Machines

All non-Â鶹´«Ã½ State owned machines that connect to any Â鶹´«Ã½ State University network must have approved anti-virus and anti-spyware programs installed and updated with the latest definitions. 

5.0 Definitions

6.0 Revision History

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