According to this policy, protection against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other forms of malware is a vital aspect of computer network security. To keep a company computer network running at optimum efficiency and free from threats, compromise of data, or other risks, current anti-virus software must be installed and updates applied at frequent, regular intervals.

This sample outlines a set of procedures governing protection from malicious software on company personal computers. It defines the user’s responsibilities in ensuring updates and maintenance of anti-virus software on a company computer.