IT Department Responsibilities

IT Department Responsibilities

11. 
    The IT department is responsible for maintaining and updating this Anti-Virus Policy. Copies of this policy will be posted at [list locations]. Check one of these locations regularly for updated information.
    
12. 
    The IT department will keep the anti-virus products it provides up-to-date in terms of both virus definitions and software version in use. [Describe manner and frequency of updating.]
    
13. 
    The IT department will apply any updates to the services it provides that are required to defend against threats from viruses.
    
14. 
    The IT department will install anti-virus software on all [company name] owned and installed desktop workstations, laptops, and servers.
    
15. 
    The IT department will assist employees in installing anti-virus software according to standards on personally-owned computers that will be used for business purposes. The IT department [will/will not] provide anti-virus software in these cases.
    
16. 
    The IT department will take appropriate action to contain, remove, and assist in recovery from virus infections. In order to do so, the IT department may be required to disconnect a suspect computer from the network or disconnect an entire segment of the network.
    
17. 
    The IT department will perform regular anti-virus sweeps of [system(s) name] files.
    
18. 
    The IT department will attempt to notify users of [company name] systems of any credible virus threats via e-mail or telephone messages. Virus reports will not be acted upon until validated. Employees should not forward these or any virus warning messages in order to keep network traffic to a minimum.