If the desktops are locked down 100% and are updated regularly then it's not really necessary IMO, but I generally do it anyway. It's an extra layer that can help stop things before they get in the network.
Webmail is the biggest real offender. Other routine browsing is rare to get a hit. There is good info in the archives on using Trend's VirusWall. Trend is my preferred AV product anyway, so VirusWall is little to no additional cost for my sites that are already using their suite products. I found the whole viralator approach way too intrusive and limiting to be useful. The only thing I'd consider using in the open-source area is an add-in for DansGuardian - follow the 'extras' link at www.dansguardian.org. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Antonio Lopez Mercader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:15 AM Subject: [squid-users] Squid with Antivirus > Hello, > > I have unsuccesfully tried to install Squirm/Virulator/Sophos Antivirus > (Squid is working nice). > Not I am asking for technical support, but only want to know if you think an > antivirus should be installed on the Proxy or just on the clients. > I need arguments to convince my boss to keep the proxy as light as possible > =) > > Cheers, > > -------------------------------------------- > Antonio L�pez Mercader > Departamento de Inform�tica > Hospital San Jorge - Huesca (SPAIN) > -------------------------------------------- >
