Anti-virus Policy

General Policy

1. 
   Currently, [company name] has [describe type anti-virus software in use and type of license]. Licensed copies of [name anti-virus software] can be obtained at [online/offline location]. The most current available version of the anti-virus software package will be taken as the default standard.
   
2. 
   All computers attached to the [company name] network must have standard, supported anti-virus software installed. This software must be active, be scheduled to perform virus checks at regular intervals, and have its virus definition files kept up to date.
   
3. 
   Any activities with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs onto the [company name] network (e.g. viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
   
4. 
   If an employee receives what he/she believes to be a virus, or suspects that a computer is infected with a virus, it must be reported to the IT department immediately at [provide contact information]. Report the following information (if known): virus name, extent of infection, source of virus, and potential recipients of infected material.
   
5. 
   No employee should attempt to destroy or remove a virus, or any evidence of that virus, without direction from the IT department.
   
6. 
   Any virus-infected computer will be removed from the network until it is verified as virus-free.