Symantec 10551441 Administration Guide - Page 173

Table 5-1, Description, A model virus outbreak plan

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Responding to virus outbreaks 173 Preparing for a virus outbreak Table 5-1 A model virus outbreak plan Task Respond to unknown viruses. Understand security solutions. Have a backup plan. Description If you cannot identify a suspicious file as a virus by examining the logs, and the latest virus definitions files do not clean the file, go to http:// securityresponse.symantec.com and look at the Latest Virus Threats and Security Advisories areas for news. In addition to understanding your network topology, you need to understand your implementation of Symantec AntiVirus as well as the implementation of any other security products that are used on your network. Consider the following questions: ■ What security programs are protecting network servers and workstations? ■ What is the schedule for updating virus definitions? ■ What alternative methods of obtaining updates are available if the normal channels are under attack? ■ What log files are available for tracking viruses on your network? In the event of a catastrophic virus infection, you may need to restore servers and clients to be sure that your network has not been compromised. Having a backup plan in place to restore critical computers is essential.

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Responding to virus outbreaks
Preparing for a virus outbreak
Respond to unknown viruses.
If you cannot identify a suspicious file as a virus by
examining the logs, and the latest virus definitions
files do not clean the file, go to http://
securityresponse.symantec.com and look at the
Latest Virus Threats and Security Advisories areas
for news.
Understand security solutions.
In addition to understanding your network topology,
you need to understand your implementation of
Symantec AntiVirus as well as the implementation of
any other security products that are used on your
network.
Consider the following questions:
What security programs are protecting network
servers and workstations?
What is the schedule for updating virus
definitions?
What alternative methods of obtaining updates
are available if the normal channels are under
attack?
What log files are available for tracking viruses
on your network?
Have a backup plan.
In the event of a catastrophic virus infection, you
may need to restore servers and clients to be sure that
your network has not been compromised. Having a
backup plan in place to restore critical computers is
essential.
Table 5-1
A model virus outbreak plan
Task
Description