Re: Antivirus within Computer labs

["King, Ronald A." <raking () NSU EDU>]

Except for their personal computers, students using lab computers are
probably where most events are likely to occur.  I would consider separating
the labs onto their own network and remove access to any resources,
especially the Internet.  Though, I would think most Enterprise AV companies
would work with you and the instructional software in making it work
together.  Many software companies include specific instructions on what to
exclude.  We use DeepFreeze in our labs and use Sophos Anti-Virus.  Sophos
has instructions on setting it up to work with DeepFreeze.  Another
consideration is any network based scanning.  IPSs and NG firewalls
incorporate AV scanning too.  So, removing the AV from the computer may not
solve the issue.

 

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Office of Information Technology

Norfolk State University

 

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[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Sprague, Randy
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 4:09 PM
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Subject: [SECURITY] Antivirus within Computer labs

 

Hello All,

Wondering what others are/have been doing with antivirus within computer
labs. We have a few networking and programing labs that the antivirus seems
to be getting in the way of the  course material. What are others doing in
such labs?

 

Randy Sprague

Enterprise and Infrastructure Manager

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Office: 513-569-1892

 

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