Re: Anit-Virus Software

[Robert Mezzone <Robert.Mezzone () PJSolomon Com>]

I use Trend ScanMail and eManager on an Exchange Server and InoculateIT 7.0
on a Windows Server 2003 and WINXP and WIN2K workstations. InoculateIT
allows me to use different scan engines on the server and workstations. Over
the years I've used all the other products mentioned and InoculateIT works
as well or better than all of them. It's easy to setup and the admin console
is simple and to the point. I haven't had a single infection in the three
years I've been using the product. But I'm sure someone will flame me saying
the program sucks :=)

My 2 cents. 

Robert


-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth W. Kubiak <kkubiak () bflohearspeech org>
To: security-basics () securityfocus com <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Wed Aug 06 12:49:47 2003
Subject: RE: Anit-Virus Software

Hey John.

My organization has had Norton Corporate Edition running for well over a
year now, protecting over 100 workstations and 7 servers.  Not that you
should ever become complacent about virus', but knowing I have NAVCE
protecting me has really helped ease my worries in that area!  It's just
been humming along without any real problems.  I set up the console on a
dedicated server, and have all the workstations and other servers connected
to it as clients.  It's very user friendly, and I'm confident it does a
respectable job of detecting any malware. 

Now, having given my personal plug to Symantec, I would be remiss if I
didn't add that the better alternative is to use more than one AV solution.
If you're able to do this, this will make you feel and actually be more
secure, knowing that if one solution doesn't flag a potential virus, that
the other likely will (particularly if their heuristics are written
differently).  If you're strapped for cash though and can only afford one
solution, I'd say Norton's a good starting point.

Good-luck,

Ken


Kenneth W. Kubiak
Senior IT Systems and Security Specialist (ISO)
Information Technology Department
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center
50 E. North Street . Buffalo . New York . 14203-1002
Telephone: (716) 885-8318 x284  Fax: (716) 505-5236
Email: mailto:KKubiak () BfloHearSpeech org
Web: http://www.BuffaloHearingandSpeech.org

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