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To adjust the default Virus and Spyware Policy
1
In the console, click Policies.
2
On the Policies page, click Virus and Spyware.
3
On the Policies page, select the Virus and Spyware Policy, and then right-click
Edit.
4
In the policy, on the File System Auto-Protect pane, on the Scan Details tab,
check Scan files on remote computers.
5
Click OK.
Creating a policy
You can create multiple versions of each type of policy. The policies that you
create are stored in the database.
Symantec recommends that you test a new policy before you use it in a production
environment.
See “Testing a security policy” on page 87.
To create a new policy
1
In the console, click Policies.
2
On the Policies page, select a policy type, and then click the link to add a new
policy.
3
Modify the policy settings to increase or decrease protection.
4
Click OK to save the policy.
5
Optionally assign the new policy to a group.
You can assign a new policy to a group during or after policy creation. The
new policy replaces the currently assigned policy of the same protection type.
See “How policies are assigned to groups” on page 86.
As an example, you can create a custom Virus and Spyware Policy for your
Marketing department. The custom policy is based on the default Virus and
Spyware Policy.
To create a custom Virus and Spyware Policy
1
In the console, click Policies.
2
On the Policies page, click Virus and Spyware.
3
On the Policies page, under Tasks, click Add a Virus and Spyware Policy.
85Managing security policies and computer groups
About the security policies