This includes virus scanning on mail servers. The use of anti-virus software available through Department of Defense channels is mandatory on all DLA personal computers, mobile computers, and home computers used to connect to DLA networks. Updates to anti-virus software will be automatically performed during the login process for computers connected to a network. Each employee is personally responsible for understanding and observing the provisions of this policy. Agency employees will only use software on DLA computers that has either been furnished by DLA or, if not furnished by DLA, has been approved by the employee's supervisor for that employee's use.
Every diskette is a potential source of a computer virus.
In addition, because every web download or e-mail attachment is another potential source of viruses, downloads and attachments must only be handled on systems that scan them for viruses. Employees should not delete a suspected virus until authorized to do so by CERT or help desk personnel. Employees should make every effort to inform the provider of any file suspected of containing a virus.