University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Acceptable Use Practices (AUP)
Malicious Computer Code
Malicious computer code includes, but is not limited to, computer viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, and hoaxes. Although these are technically distinct forms of code, they are still commonly referred to as viruses and will be treated as such in this document.
Computer viruses present a threat to UTC's computing and networking environment. A virus infection may manifest itself in the loss of data, disruption of computer and server software applications, compromises to the security of the network and connected computers, disruption of network services, and lost faculty, staff, and student productivity.
Because of the nature in which viruses propagate themselves within a networked computing environment, all UTC users have the responsibility to take precautions to prevent the initial occurrence and subsequent spreading of a computer virus. All members of the UTC computing environment are put at risk without acceptable use practices being exercised by each individual member of this networked community.
Network connected devices must utilize university approved anti-virus software.
To lessen the threat of computer viruses within the UTC environment all faculty, staff and students must adhere to the following practices.
- Computers connected the UTC network are required to have a university approved anti-virus software package installed and running.
- Real time protection (background scanning) should be activated if the computer is attached to the UTC network. Full disk scans are to be performed at a minimum of once a week if real time protection is activated.
- If real time protection is not activated, full disk scans are to be performed once a day.
- Software virus definitions must be updated and kept current at all times.
Users granted root access to servers are also responsible for following the principles for system administrators outlined in this document.
User accountability is established through the assignment of a unique user account name (UTC-ID) and protected with some form of authentication (e.g. a password). Users are required to protect their account and not share it with others. Users may not utilize another user's account for any reason, unless authorized to do so by the employee's supervisor. Since passwords are typically the first line of defense to the UTC Technology Resources, users should select passwords carefully and must comply with UTC password standards for effective password protection. Users are responsible for any electronic messages or any activity conducted under their accounts.
