To establish requirements which must be met by all computers connected to College of Engineering lab networks to ensure effective virus detection and prevention exists on all systems.
This policy applies to all research, departmental and College of Engineering lab computers that are PC-based or utilize PC-file directory sharing. This includes, but is not limited to, desktop computers, laptop computers, file/ftp/tftp/proxy servers, and any PC based lab equipment such as traffic generators.
All PC-based lab computers within College of Engineering facilities must have a reputable vendor’s anti-virus software installed, and scheduled to scan the system at regular intervals. In addition, the anti-virus software and the virus pattern files must be kept up-to-date. Virus-infected computers must be removed from the network until they are verified as virus-free. Lab Administrators/Lab Managers are responsible for creating procedures that ensure anti-virus software is run at regular intervals, and computers are verified as virus-free. Any activities with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs into the College of Engineering's networks (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.) are prohibited, in accordance with the College’s Acceptable Computer Use Policy.
Refer to the College of Engineering's Guidelines for Anti-Virus protection to help prevent virus problems.
Computers found to be in violation of this policy may be disconnected from the network until they are found to be in compliance or until a justifiable reason for not running current antivirus software is accepted.
Last updated: 11/3/2006
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