You can't force people to read or heed an antivirus policy. One thing a policy can do, however, is put users on notice that they are also responsible for network security.
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Although all the prevention in the world won't guarantee against a virus infection, putting safeguards in place will go a long way to reduce the risk and minimise the impact of a possible infection. Consider these points if you are involved in planning your firm's security strategy or use them to help guide a client toward a stronger security plan.
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Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.
You can't force people to read or heed an antivirus policy. One thing a policy can do, however, is put users on notice that they are also responsible for network security.
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The University of Calgary is offering a class in which students will write and test their own viruses--a move that has touched off a wave of criticism within the antivirus community.
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Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.
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