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What is the main aim of the Anti-virus and Malicious Code Policy?
What is the main aim of the Anti-virus and Malicious Code Policy?
Who is responsible for being vigilant against suspicious emails and reporting any suspected or detected viruses to the IT helpdesk?
Who is responsible for being vigilant against suspicious emails and reporting any suspected or detected viruses to the IT helpdesk?
What is mandated for proactive and periodic scanning for viruses?
What is mandated for proactive and periodic scanning for viruses?
Which platforms require anti-virus configuration according to the policy?
Which platforms require anti-virus configuration according to the policy?
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What are the specific requirements for anti-virus protection for workstations, laptops, and servers?
What are the specific requirements for anti-virus protection for workstations, laptops, and servers?
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What is required for obtaining files from external networks according to the policy?
What is required for obtaining files from external networks according to the policy?
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What is the consequence for employees found to have violated the policy?
What is the consequence for employees found to have violated the policy?
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What is the responsibility of third-party vendors according to the policy?
What is the responsibility of third-party vendors according to the policy?
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What are the different anti-virus solutions required for, according to the policy?
What are the different anti-virus solutions required for, according to the policy?
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Study Notes
Anti-virus and Malicious Code Policy Overview
- The policy aims to protect all networks, information processing facilities, and mobile devices from malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware.
- It is designed to minimize the impact of malicious software on business and to comply with PCI DSS requirements.
- The scope covers all information processing facilities and mobile devices under the company's control, including network gateways, laptops, workstations, servers, and other mobile technology.
- The policy outlines the roles and responsibilities of client, server, and anti-virus administrators, IT security manager, users, and third-party vendors.
- It emphasizes the need for approved anti-virus software installation and regular updates, strict controls on obtaining files from external networks, and monitoring the effectiveness of anti-virus software.
- Users are responsible for being vigilant against suspicious emails, scanning media from unknown sources for viruses, and reporting any suspected or detected viruses to the IT helpdesk.
- Third-party vendors are required to provide updates in a timely manner and offer support and guidance as necessary.
- The policy mandates proactive and periodic scanning for viruses and scanning of files received on removable media from outside the trusted network.
- It specifies the platforms requiring anti-virus configuration, including systems running Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Workstations, laptops, and servers have specific requirements for anti-virus protection, including automated updates and scheduled checks of files.
- Different anti-virus solutions are required for gateway virus scanning and email content scanning, with specific protocols for scanning web traffic and email attachments.
- Enforcement of the policy involves disciplinary action for employees found to have violated it, with deviation permitted only with a valid business case reviewed and approved by the Security Management Team and/or Legal Counsel.
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Learn about the comprehensive policy aimed at protecting networks, information processing facilities, and mobile devices from viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. This overview covers the roles and responsibilities of administrators, users, and vendors, as well as the requirements for anti-virus software installation and updates.
