Solutions in this chapter:

• A Brief History of Computer Viruses

• Fighting Back with Antivirus Programs

• Antivirus Solutions and the Enterprise

• Centralizing Antivirus Management

• Introducing Symantec Security Response

• Symantec Support for Operating Systems and Networks

• Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.0

• Symantec Product Specialist Certification Information

• Summary

• Solutions Fast Track

• Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

At some time in the last 15 years many of us blinked, and upon opening our eyes we found the world on the verge of becoming one large network. Public and private networks were interconnected both far and near, and now in your corner of this interconnected puzzle, virus protection for the network has become your responsibility.

With numerous unforeseeable viruses attempting to infiltrate your network, providing reliable and secure virus protection should be one of your top concerns. Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.6 (NAVCE) propels the terms reliable and secure to an exceedingly higher level. NAVCE can help protect your network, both servers and clients alike, with the most up-to-date protection in a completely automated environment.

With a well-designed and implemented deployment of NAVCE, worrying about virus protection for your network will be history. NAVCE provides a truly proactive approach to your virus protection needs that won t leave you scrambling for answers when a virus threat arises.

Understanding computer viruses, and what they are capable of, can provide you with a clearer understanding of why a product such as NAVCE should be introduced into your network structure.