IT & MCIS
DEFINITION
OF STANDARD:
Virus scanning software is used to detect and remove software viruses
at the server and desktop levels.
RATIONALE:
Virus scanning
software must be capable of detecting an infected file at the server and
desktop levels with regular updates of the virus definition files and
engine.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1/28/00
REVIEW DATE: 6/30/04
REVIEW CYCLE: 6 months
RESPONSIBLE CONTACT: Contact the Information Technology Customer Service Center at 257-1300 or send email to helpdesk@uky.edu.
Recommended
Standard(s):
Virus scanning software must be capable of detecting an infected file
at the server and desktop levels with regular updates of the virus definition
files and engine.
Recommended
Product(s):
| Windows 95/98/ME | McAfee VirusScan 4.51 SP1 by Network Associates |
| Windows NT/2000/XP | McAfee VirusScan 7.1 by Network Associates |
| Novell NetWare Server | NetShield 4.62 by Network Associates |
| Windows NT/2000/2003 Server | McAfee VirusScan 7.1 by Network Associates |
| Macintosh OS 8.0 or greater | Virex 6.2 for by Network Associates |
| Macintosh OS X | Virex 7.21 by Network Associates |
Technical
Considerations:
The University of Kentucky has contracted for a site
license for VirusScan by McAfee. All faculty, staff, and students are eligible to use this software.
For
more information:
For specific help with using or installing Antivirus software, please
contact the IT Customer Service Center at (859) 257-1300 or email helpdesk@uky.edu.