Conference powdml::pc_security

497.0. "Announcing Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 - Deployment Pilot" by VARDAF::BERBIGIER (No known policy forbids common sense) Thu Apr 24 1997 10:05

DIGITAL Internal Use Only

THIS MESSAGE IS FROM
CCS IT SECURITY OPERATIONS and CORPORATE SECURITY

Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 Deployment Pilot

This message is being resent.  It was sent out prematurely on Monday, April 
14,1997.  The Webserver for Norton Anti-Virus is now available for people 
who want to participate in the Deployment Pilot.

Further to the IT Security Council anti-virus tools strategy update of 
April 4th, we are pleased to announce that DIGITAL has completed vendor 
negotiations with Symantec for internal use of Norton AntiVirus software, 
world-wide.  Prior to announcing Norton AntiVirus (NAV) for Windows 95 to 
the entire corporation, we plan to test deployment and support processes, 
and train Help Desks and desktop support groups.  This activity, referred 
to as the NAV 95 Deployment Pilot, will start immediately and will be 
completed in four weeks.  At that time, an announcement will be sent to the 
entire corporation through Readers' Choice announcing the availability of 
NAV 95.

Instructions for participating in the NAV 95 Deployment Pilot can be found 
under the "Anti-Virus Tools and Strategy" section linked from the 
Information Services Security home page at: 
 http://www-is-security.mso.dec.com

Any questions coming from the field can be referred to a local IT Security 
contact as per 
http://www-is-security.mso.dec.com/is-sec/gen-info/sec-ops.html


The Windows 95 (NAV 95) Deployment Pilot encompasses the following:

*	Pilot period of one month to prepare for full scale communication and 
        deployment, including upgrade mechanisms.
*	Immediate availability of NAV for Windows 95 for early adopters
*	Formal training sessions for support staff to be arranged in Americas and 
        Europe (mid-May)
*	Support to be provided via web feedback pages and the security 
        organization until Help Desks and desktop groups are ready.  Escalation and 
        Symantec Platinum support coordinated through the Virus Core Team.
*	Japan version of NAV 95 available this week.  The English version will be 
        used as the standard everywhere else.

Norton AntiVirus software for Windows NT (Intel) will be released in Q4. 
 The NAV Alpha/AXP version is expected in September.  NTSWEEP provides 
coverage for NT in the meantime.

Noteworthy benefits of Norton AntiVirus include:
*	Ease of use
*	Real-time detection and disinfection capability
*	Availability on Windows 95 and Windows NT (Intel)
*	Detection and cleaning for Office 97 viruses
*	Monthly updates of virus definitions from the Intranet
*	Home computer covered under the license agreement

The Information Services Security web site (Anti-Virus section) now 
contains the following features:
*	Hot link to choice of NAV 95 kit location (Americas, Europe, 
        Asia/Pacific)
*	NAV FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
*	Feedback page
*	DIGITAL/Symantec license agreement

For direct access, click on 
http://ccs-security.wro.dec.com/av/nav95_pilot.htm

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please refer to your 
local IT Security person or contact:

*	Americas - Randy Brown, 471-5076 or John Rundlett, 297-2311
*	Europe - Mark Hyde, 821-4628 or Louis Gamon, 830-6138
*	Asia/Pacific - Dewayne Geraghty,  730-5170

If your organization manages a global program requiring pre-packaged 
anti-virus software (e.g. Workbench), please contact the Virus Core Team on 
Exchange.

DIGITAL Internal Use Only

From:	NAME: IS SEMINARS                    <SEMINARS.IS@A1@ICS@PKO>
To:     See Below

                 NORTON ANTI-VIRUS SECURITY TOOL TRAINING
                 ________________________________________
    
    DATES:	 *May 13 and  May 14 -- 1:00 to 4:00 PM
    LOCATION:	 The Amphitheatre, SHR, South St., Shrewsbury, Mass. 
    
    PURPOSE:
    Provide Security Awareness Training and support training on the 
    NORTON Anti-Virus 95/NT anti-virus security tool.
    
    DIGITAL has very recently selected a new Anti-Virus tool, Norton 
    Anti-Virus (NAV).  This tool will be implemented throughout the 
    entire corporation. Currently in final pilot, this tool will 
    replace Sophos SWEEP as the primary A/V tool of choice on Windows 
    95, with Windows NT to follow. In addition to providing training 
    on the NAV tool, this seminar will review DIGITAL'S overall 
    security strategy, and the work of the Virus Core team.
    
    INTENDED AUDIENCE:
    
    - SUPPORT PERSONNEL who man internal Help Desks and support 
    clients either directly or remotely.
    - End-users of the newly announced NAV 95/NT tool are welcome to 
    attend as well.
    *This seminar is being offered twice to accommodate employees' 
    schedules.
    
    AGENDA:
    
    - Review of DIGITAL's security strategy, the Virus Core Team 
    - Introduction to the World of Viruses - Symantec
    - Training in the use of NAV 95/NT - Symantec
                                     
    _________________________________________________________________
    
    ONLINE REGISTRATION:
    To register for this seminar, go to the IS Seminars Web site at 
    URL:  http://forevr.shr.dec.com/infoservices
    
    Badge numbers, hire month and year, and E-mail address are 
    required for registration.  Report any registration problems to: 
    [email protected].
    
    VIDEOTAPES:
    This seminar will be videotaped.  Videos should be available 10 
    days after the seminar date.  Place your reservations by sending 
    mail to: [email protected].

I tried this out, and it really seemed to have slowed my PC down, 
anyone else seen this?

Greg