The University recommends that you use Windows Defender which comes pre-installed on Windows devices.

Microsoft Defender is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

Is this software right for me?

Campus and Home Use: This type of software is for use by staff and students both off and on campus computers, whether that is a laptop or desktop.

What does this software do?

Windows Defender protects your computer against viruses and other malware.

Can you explain in more detail?

Windows Defender is a software approach which helps to identify and manage the users' computers access over a corporate network. 

This allows the network administrator to restrict certain website access to specific users in order to maintain and comply with the organization's policies and standards. The components involved in aligning the endpoint security management systems include a virtual private network (VPN) client, an operating system and an updated antivirus software.

Computer devices that are not in compliance with the organization's policy are provisioned with limited access, to a virtual Lan.

 

How do I get it?

Staff

No installation required.

Windows Defender comes pre-installed on every Windows device and, if no other antiviruses are installed, is automatically enabled.

Student

No installation required.

Windows Defender comes pre-installed on every Windows device and, if no other antiviruses are installed, is automatically enabled.