Configure on-access scanning
If you use role-based administration:
- You must have the Policy setting - anti-virus and HIPS right to perform this task.
- You cannot edit a policy if it is applied outside your active sub-estate.
For more information, see Managing roles and sub-estates.
CAUTION On-access scanning may not detect viruses if certain
encryption software is installed. Change the startup processes to ensure that files
are decrypted when on-access scanning begins. For more information on how to use
anti-virus and HIPS policy with encryption software, see Sophos support knowledgebase article
12790.
To configure on-access scanning: