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True or false: The purpose of this policy is to protect networks and information processing facilities from malicious software.
True or false: The purpose of this policy is to protect networks and information processing facilities from malicious software.
True
True or false: The policy includes only information processing facilities and excludes mobile computing devices.
True or false: The policy includes only information processing facilities and excludes mobile computing devices.
False
True or false: Approved anti-virus software must be installed and kept current on all systems and devices.
True or false: Approved anti-virus software must be installed and kept current on all systems and devices.
True
True or false: Files received from external networks must be checked for malicious software after use or distribution.
True or false: Files received from external networks must be checked for malicious software after use or distribution.
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True or false: The IT Security Manager is responsible for ensuring a suitable anti-virus solution is in place and promoting awareness of virus threats.
True or false: The IT Security Manager is responsible for ensuring a suitable anti-virus solution is in place and promoting awareness of virus threats.
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True or false: Users have no responsibilities related to anti-virus protection.
True or false: Users have no responsibilities related to anti-virus protection.
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True or false: Third-party vendors are not required to provide updates and support for anti-virus software.
True or false: Third-party vendors are not required to provide updates and support for anti-virus software.
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True or false: Anti-virus software must only reactively scan for viruses and does not need to be actively running.
True or false: Anti-virus software must only reactively scan for viruses and does not need to be actively running.
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True or false: Files received from sources outside the trusted network do not need to be checked for viruses before being connected to the network.
True or false: Files received from sources outside the trusted network do not need to be checked for viruses before being connected to the network.
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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 includes 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 from external networks 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 and promoting awareness of virus threats.
- Users have responsibilities such as being cautious with unsolicited or suspicious emails and not downloading unauthorized software.
- Third party vendors must provide updates and support for anti-virus software.
- Anti-virus software must proactively and periodically scan for viruses and be actively running.
- Files received from sources outside the trusted network must be checked for viruses before being connected to the network.
- Workstations, laptops, and servers all require anti-virus protection.
- Laptops may need alternative arrangements for obtaining virus definition updates when operated away from the trusted network.
- Different anti-virus solutions should be used for network gateway and email content scanning.
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Test your knowledge about the policy guidelines for protecting networks and information processing facilities from malicious software, including the installation and maintenance of anti-virus software, responsibilities of users, and third-party vendor support.
