Appendix. Sophos for OpenVMS
Sophos Anti-Virus for OpenVMS is a software that can detect viruses, report virus finds to specified locations, and disinfect viruses. It can run on single computers or entire networks. It is useful for an OpenVMS system to scan files for viruses that infect other operating systems, for example, when an OpenVMS system is used as a file server for Windows workstations and Macintoshes, to provide an ALL-IN-1 file cabinet, or for processing email with attachments.
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Key features
Detects viruses
Reports virus finds
Disinfects viruses
Runs on single computers or entire networks
Scans files for viruses that infect other operating systems
Supports Pathworks File Services
Supports Disk Services
Provides command line interface for scanning
Can be run from DCL or command procedures
Supports multiple file formats including archives and executable files
Frequently asked questions
You should update Sophos Anti-Virus every month to ensure it is capable of recognizing the latest viruses. You should also update Sophos Anti-Virus when Sophos identifies a new virus that poses a threat to your system.
If a virus is found, find out its name and check its virus analysis on the Sophos website. The analysis should provide disinfection advice. For help with disinfection, contact Sophos technical support.
You should investigate potential loopholes such as unpatched servers, install all relevant software patches as soon as they become available, advise your users not to run executables they receive as email attachments, encourage your users to send Microsoft Office documents in formats that cannot contain macros, check your email and internet security settings, always use passwords and never disclose them to anyone, keep sound backups of your operating systems, programs and files, and keep Sophos Anti-Virus up to date at all times.