Defense Agency Renews Antivirus Software Subscription for Workers’ Home Use
As the coronavirus pandemic grows the ranks of teleworkers, the Defense Information Systems Agency is imploring Defense Department employees to take advantage of the recently renewed home-use antivirus program subscription with vendor McAfee. “The DoD antivirus software license agreement with McAfee allows active DoD employees to utilize the anti-virus software for home use.” The administration updated its teleworking guidance to include contractors, but the DISA bulletin notes that that significant segment of the workforce will not have access to the antivirus software: those using equipment not belonging to the DoD.
