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Endpoint Protection for Personal Computers (staff, faculty or students)

University Systems recommends that all computers utilize anti-virus or endpoint protection software to protect computers against known malicious software (e.g. viruses, worms, trojans) and manage the risks associated with vulnerable software and suspicious activity. 
 
University owned computers must utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MSDE).  MSDE is available for university-owned Windows, MacOS, and Linux desktop and laptop computers free of charge.
 
Below are some options for personally owned Windows, Mac and Linux computers.  Note University Systems is providing this list as a reference only and cannot provide support for this software or personally owned devices.  Additional options can be found online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_antivirus_software
 
Anti-virus or endpoint protection software must be configured to automatically update to detect the latest security threats

 

Windows

Mac

Linux