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True or false: The purpose of the policy is to protect networks and information processing facilities from malicious software?
True
True or false: The policy applies only to information processing facilities and not mobile computing devices?
False
True or false: Approved anti-virus software must be installed and kept current on all systems and devices?
True
True or false: Files received via the internet do not need to be checked for malicious software?
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True or false: The IT Security Manager is responsible for ensuring a suitable anti-virus solution is in place?
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True or false: Users have no responsibilities in terms of being cautious with suspicious emails and not downloading unauthorized software?
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True or false: Third-party vendors are not required to provide updates and support?
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True or false: Anti-virus software should not be proactively and periodically scanning for viruses?
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True or false: All systems connected to the network running Microsoft Windows must have anti-virus protection?
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Study Notes
Anti-virus and Malicious Code Policy
- The purpose of this policy is to protect networks and information processing facilities from malicious software.
- The policy applies to all information processing facilities and mobile computing devices under the control of the company.
- Approved anti-virus software must be installed and kept current on all systems and devices.
- Files received via the internet must be checked for malicious software before use or distribution.
- The IT Security Manager is responsible for ensuring a suitable anti-virus solution is in place.
- Users have responsibilities such as being cautious with suspicious emails and not downloading unauthorized software.
- Third-party vendors must provide updates and support when required.
- Anti-virus software must proactively and periodically scan for viruses and be actively running.
- All systems connected to the network running Microsoft Windows must have anti-virus protection.
- Workstations must have anti-virus protection running at all times, including on removable media.
- Laptops must have the same anti-virus standard as desktops, with alternative arrangements for virus definition updates when not connected to the network.
- Gateway virus scanning and e-mail content scanning are required to prevent malicious software from entering the network.
- Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, unless a valid business case has been approved.
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Description
Learn about the guidelines and requirements for protecting networks and information processing facilities from malicious software, including the installation and maintenance of anti-virus software, scanning protocols, user responsibilities, and consequences of policy violations.
