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Velindre NHS Trust Anti-Virus Policy

Trustwide Policy Policy Lead: D Morrey






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REF: BLACK 84



Trust Policy



ANTI-VIRUS POLICY





Policy Lead: D Morrey, Director of IM&T









ANTI-VIRUS POLICY



1Introduction

For the purpose of this Policy, all forms of malicious software created with the specific intent of disrupting the operation of a computer system or computer controlled equipment, will be referred to as software viruses.


Software viruses are like human viruses in that they can spread form one computer to others and in the worst case all machines networked to an infected machine can be very quickly affected. The effects can be obvious in that the machine stops working properly but also the effects can be partially hidden where the virus causes the computer to send sensitive information out of the Trust or to disrupt other computers over the network. The “jargon” sometimes used for these effects are: spyware, worms , denial of service attacks, etc.


This can mean that the operation of the Trust is put in jeopardy and also the rest of NHS Wales through interconnected networks.


This policy is aimed at raising awareness amongst staff; and by complying with the policy and associated anti-virus procedures, we can minimise the risks to the Trust and to the rest of NHS Wales.

Therefore the scope is:

2. Statement regarding computer viruses


Infection by software viruses on computers is a very real risk. Local IT staff will implement technical counter measures including installing anti-virus software and updating the necessary virus definition files in an effort to catch-up with the ever-increasing distributors of viruses. However, all the routes of infection also involve actions by users of computers, hence this anti-virus policy. The main routes of infection are listed below:


The Software, E-mail and Internet Policies provide a little more detail on the risks and guidance to reduce those risks.


The effects of viruses can vary from minor (just one PC stops working) to major where many machines are inoperative or an information security breach is caused.


Any unusual behaviour of the computer may be due to a virus and should be reported to the local IT helpdesk.


Failure to comply with this policy and associated local IT anti-virus procedures may result in disciplinary action.


2Objectives:

    1. To make all staff aware of the dangers of computer viruses and of their responsibilities to minimise the risks to the trust and NHS Wales.

    2. To protect our corporate reputation.

    3. To comply with the Information Security policy.

    4. To increase control of software resources.


3Responsibilities

4.1 Trust Executive:


4.2 IT Security Officers

4.3 Local IT departments

Comply with local anti-virus procedures and in particular:


3.1Users of computers:

Comply with local anti-virus procedures and in particular:







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Ref: Black 84 Page 4 of 4

Approved by: Exec Board Approval Date: Jan 2006

Next review Date: January 2009 Issue no: 3





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