Defense Department Web sites offer free anti-virus software intended for use on members’
home computers. The software is licensed for both military and civilian DoD employees.
Members must be at a .mil workstation to access any DoD-related sites offering free
anti-virus software. They can either download via file transfer protocol or go to the
INFOSEC FAQ page for slower downloads, then choose the software. Anti-virus software
from McAfee is available, in addition to Symantec and TrendMicro, plus regular signature
updates to keep PC workstations current. Mac users can download McAfee Virex software
and signatures for OS X, as well as earlier Mac operating systems. The sites also offer
VirusScan for UNIX and DOS users. To obtain software, go to the SPAWAR Web site at
href=”http://www.infosec.navy.mil” target=”_blank”>www.infosec.navy.mil
on “Anti-Virus Information,” or visit
target=”_blank”>www.navcirt.navy.mil
href=”http://www.cert.mil/antivirus/av_info.htm” target=”_blank”>www.cert.mil
other branches of service have anti-virus software at similar sites.
