Anti-Virus Guidelines

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Last Update Status: Retired

Recommended processes to prevent virus problems:

 

• Always run the corporate standard, supported anti-virus software is available from the corporate download site. Download and run the current version; download and install anti-virus software updates as they become available.
• NEVER open any files or macros attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source. Delete these attachments immediately, then "double delete" them by emptying your Trash.
• Delete spam, chain, and other junk email without forwarding, in with Effat University's Acceptable Use Policy.
• 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 a floppy diskette from an unknown source for viruses before using it.
• Back-up critical data and system configurations on a regular basis and store the data in a safe place.
• Install Anti-Virus in the computer system at Effat University to protect against viruses.
• Update Anti-Virus program daily to keep safe from new viruses.
• Before proceeding with any virus threat email make sure that it is not Hoax. In Hoax emails the attacker ask the victim to delete essential system file with fake warning that they are infected.

5       Related Standards, Policies and Processes

None.

6       Definitions and Terms

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7       Revision History

Date of Change	Responsible	Summary of Change
Dec 2013	SANS Policy Team	Converted format and retired.