Security Software
Anti-Virus Software
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use up-to-date anti-virus software on personal computing devices.ÌýAnti-virus software is required on any device that connects to campus network resources. Anti-virus software protects devices from malicious software code intending to harm your system or steal private information.Ìý
If you have a ¼ªÏé·» owned device, please contact theÌýlocal technical supportÌýcontact for your area.Ìý
These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:
- Windows:ÌýÌýand/orÌý.ÌýÌý
- Macintosh:ÌýÌýand/orÌýÌý
Firewalls
Windows and Mac computers provide built-in firewalls to protect against unauthorized network access to your computing device. Instructions for enabling the firewallÌýon Windows 7, 8, and Mac OS X 5+ are:
- Windows 10 -Ìý
- Windows 8 -Ìý
- Windows 7 -Ìý
- Macintosh OSX 5 and later -Ìý
Spyware/Adware
Spyware or tracking software is any technology that aids in the unauthorized gathering of personal information from a computing device. Spyware is a form of virus and can be installedÌýunknowingly by downloading and installing untrusted software.ÌýOnly download and install trusted software.
If you have a ¼ªÏé·» owned device, please contact theÌýlocal technical supportÌýcontact for your area.Ìý
These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:
- Windows:ÌýÌý- Can only be installed on personal devices and not ¼ªÏé·» owned devices due to the end user license agreement.Ìý
- Macintosh:Ìý- Same as above.