Antivirus Policy

In order to prevent virus problems from impacting the Taylor University computing network, all computers which attach to the network must have up-to-date antivirus software installed. Taylor University currently uses the Symantec AntiVirus product for faculty and staff, and any university PC which connects to the network is required to have this software installed. Please contact the IT HelpDesk to arrange for installation of this software, or for instructions on how to ensure that virus definitions are kept up-to-date. Taylor employees can contact the IT HelpDesk for setup instructions and/or with questions regarding antivirus software operation.

Students who connect computers to the University network are required to have the University's managed antivirus software installed. The University will provide this managed antivirus software at no additional cost to the student, and the student may use this software as long as they are attending Taylor University. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the IT department. Students can request the software by emailing resnetfw@taylor.edu.

While having antivirus software is important, the protection it affords is only as good as the virus definitions which are loaded into it. New viruses are written and released daily, and keeping the definitions up-to-date is essential in protecting against new, rapidly-spreading viruses.

Any computer which is found not to have antivirus software installed or which is not kept up-to-date will be disconnected from the network until the situation has been resolved. The potentially disruptive nature of certain viruses on a shared network can create problems for all users on the network. Please refer to the Acceptable Use Policy and the Open Letter to Computer Users (found on the ResNet web page) for additional background information about proper usage and stewardship of Taylor computing and communication resources.