PART 1: PURPOSE

To specify the requirements for virus scan software installed on NMSU network-connected desktop/laptop computers and other portable computing devices.

PART 2: RULE

Any desktop/laptop computer or other portable computing device connected to NMSU network infrastructure shall have operational antivirus software installed and updated as appropriate. Where appropriate, servers using network infrastructure should have operational antivirus software installed and updated.  Computers failing to comply with this Rule shall be subject to the loss of network privileges. See ARP 15.75 Network Disconnection and reach out to your computer support group to install the NMSU licensed anti-virus software on your NMSU issued computer.