Lab Anti-virus Policy

See Purpose.

To establish requirements which must be met by all computers connected to Data Migrators lab networks to ensure effective virus detection and prevention.

This policy applies to all Data Migrators lab computers that are PC-based or utilize PC-file directory sharing. This includes, but is not limited to, desktop computers, laptop computers, file/ftp/tftp/proxy servers, and any PC based lab equipment such as traffic generators.

All Data Migrators PC-based lab computers must have DSata Migrators’ standard, supported anti-virus software installed and scheduled to run at regular intervals. In addition, the anti-virus software and the virus pattern files must be kept up-to-date. Virus-infected computers must be removed from the network until they are verified as virus-free. Lab Admins/Lab Managers are responsible for creating procedures that ensure anti-virus software is run at regular intervals, and computers are verified as virus-free. Any activities with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs into Data Migrators’ networks (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.) are prohibited, in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy.

Refer to Data Migrators\‘s Anti-Virus Recommended Processes to help prevent virus problems.

Noted exceptions: Machines with operating systems other than those based on Microsoft products are excepted at the current time.

The Infosec team will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but not limited to, periodic walk-thrus, video monitoring, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy owner.

Any exception to the policy must be approved by the Infosec team in advance.

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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