Sample Topics For Anti-Virus Policies

1. Users Must Not Attempt To Eradicate Computer Viruses
2. Virus Eradication Requires Support Of System Administrator
3. Testing For Viruses Prior To use On Company X Systems
4. Prohibition Against Down-loading Software from Third Party Systems
5. Testing For Viruses On A Stand-Alone Non-Production Machine
6. Virus Checking At Firewalls, Servers, And Desktop Machines
7. At Least Two Virus Screening Software Packages Must Be Employed
8. Virus Checking Software Must Not be Disabled
9. Virus Checking Decal Required For All Externally-Supplied Floppy Disks
10. Required Process For Checking Software Downloaded From Internet
11. System Integrity Checking Programs Required For Personal Computers
12. Approved Virus Checking Programs Required On PCs And LAN Servers
13. Material Must Be Decrypted Before Checking For Viruses
14. Write Protection For Software On Micros And Workstations
15. Initial Backup Copies Of Microcomputer Software
16. Testing Of Software And Information Prior To Third Party Distribution
17. Prohibition Against Programs Consuming Excessive System Resources
18. All User Involvement With Computer Viruses Prohibited