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Each device you connect to the Web needs endpoint protection. Endpoint protection is more than just an antivirus suite. Your devices also need an active firewall, intrusion prevention, threat scanning, and more! We understand choosing the right software can be confusing. That's why we've tried to make it easy for you!
Students who have Windows 7 or earlier, or a Mac, can get free antivirus software from Division of Information Technology. They may also elect to use one of the many programs available online and in retail stores.
Windows 8 users are already protected by Microsoft’s Windows Defender, a built-in feature of Windows 8. If you choose to install a different antivirus program, be sure to disable Windows Defender first.
Symantec Protection Suite is available on software distribution for all university-owned computers. Faculty and staff can also install the software on their personal home computers. Visiting professors and persons classified as associates can install Symantec Protection Suite on their university-owned computer as well.
All computers that connect to the university network are required to have antivirus software installed and updated.
Students
Students with Windows 7 or earlier, or a Mac, can receive a free antivirus program
from DoIT, purchase or download a free antivirus program from numerous locations online,
or purchase antivirus software from a retail store.
Students with Windows 8 are already protected by Microsoft’s Windows Defender, a built-in
feature of Windows 8. If you choose to install a different antivirus program, be sure
to disable Windows Defender first.
Faculty and Staff
Symantec Protection Suite is available on software distribution for all university-owned computers. The software can also be installed on your personal
home computer.
Students
Free antivirus software for Windows 7 and earlier, and Macs, is available from Division
of Information Technology through software distribution.
Windows 8 users are already protected by Microsoft’s Windows Defender, a built-in
feature of Windows 8. If you choose to install a different antivirus program, be sure
to disable Windows Defender first.
Faculty and Staff
Symantec Protection Suite can be downloaded from software distribution on all university-owned computers and faculty and staff personal home computers.
Faculty and staff can install Symantec Protection Suite on their personal home computer.
Visiting professors and persons classified as associates can install Symantec Protection Suite on their university-owned computers.
Targeted attacks and advanced persistent threats cannot be stopped by antivirus alone. These distinct threats require layered protection and intelligent security at the endpoint. Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6 brings unrivaled security, blazing performance, and smarter management across both physical and virtual environments.