| Introduction |
The number of computer security incidents and the resulting
cost of business disruption and service restoration continue to
escalate. Implementing solid security policies, blocking unnecessary
access to networks and computers, improving user security awareness,
and early detection and mitigation of security incidents are some
of the actions that can be taken to reduce the risk and drive
down the cost of security incidents. |
| Purpose |
The purpose of the Computer Virus Detection Policy is to describe
the requirements for dealing with computer virus, worm and Trojan
Horse prevention, detection and cleanup. |
| Audience |
The City Of El Paso Computer Virus Detection Policy applies
equally to all individuals that use any The City Of El Paso Information
Resources. |
| Virus Detection Policy |
- All workstations whether connected to the City Of El Paso
network, or standalone, will use the City Of El Paso IS approved
virus protection software and configuration.
- The virus protection software will not be disabled or bypassed.
- The settings for the virus protection software will not
be altered in a manner that will reduce the effectiveness
of the software.
- The automatic update frequency of the virus protection software
will not be altered to reduce the frequency of updates.
- Each file server attached to the City Of El Paso network
will utilize The City Of El Paso IS approved virus protection
software and setup to detect and clean viruses that may infect
file shares.
- Each E-mail gateway will utilize The City Of El Paso IS
approved e-mail virus protection software and will adhere
to the IS rules for the setup and use of this software.
- Every virus that is not automatically cleaned by the virus
protection software constitutes a security incident and will
be reported to the Help Desk.
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| Disciplinary Actions |
Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action,
which may include termination for employees and temporaries; a
termination of employment relations in the case of contractors
or consultants; dismissal for interns and volunteers; or suspension
or expulsion in the case of a student. Additionally, individuals
are subject to loss of The City Of El Paso Information Resources
access privileges, civil, and criminal prosecution. |
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