Overview
Antivirus software is one of the most important tools for safe-guarding your computer, vital information, and personal data from the onslaught of viruses and worms. Find the solution below that fits your needs and specifications.
OIT recommends the following antivirus solutions for CU Boulder faculty, staff, student staff, and students and is a standard for Secure Computing. All programs below are free of charge. These programs have been added to the VPN host checker system.
Device Type | Windows 10 & 11 | Apple | Unix/ Linux |
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University-owned computers | Microsoft Defender for Windows | Microsoft Defender for macOS | Microsoft Defender for Linux |
Personally-owned computers |
| Malwarebytes: Contact BuffTechs Desktop Support for setup assistance. | |
University-owned servers | N/A | N/A | CrowdStrike for Unix and Linux Servers |
Please Note: If your University-owned computer is a Secure Computing device, you will automatically have Defender for Endpoint on your machine and do not need to install any additional packages. Not sure if you're enrolled in Secure Computing? Check your device for Self Service Software.
Benefits
Antivirus protects you from malicious users gaining access to and running harmful software on your computer, compromising your system and sharing private information.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive, cloud-native endpoint security solution that delivers visibility and AI-powered cyberthreat protection to help stop cyberattacks at CU Boulder. Defender for Endpoint provides central reporting to the Office of Information Security in order to mitigate and investigate the scope and depth of cyber-attacks, ransomware and malware.
This allows the campus to collectively identify malware for faster response and remediation. Faster response to individuals impacted by malware improves the safety of our network by addressing the issue faster and before it spreads.
Cost
The antivirus solutions linked to from this site are provided for workstations at no cost to you or your department but university owned servers may incur additional costs for licensing.
Who can get it
CU Boulder faculty, staff and students.
How to get it
Select the link in the table above that corresponds to your device, or visit the Antivirus Help page to find download and installation instructions.