Features
OIT's EDR recommendation for macOS, Microsoft Defender for Mac along with Defender for Endpoint, provides antivirus, antispyware, ransomware protection and intrusion detection and response capabilities for CU Boulder owned devices.
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.
*Please note: This is only required for devices that are not already enrolled in Secure Computing.
Who can get it
Faculty, Staff, and student staff conducting official university business.
How to get it
If your device is enrolled in Secure Computing, Microsoft Defender for macOS is configured for you and no other action is required. Not sure if you're enrolled in Secure Computing? Check your device for Self Service Software, and if you are able to open Self Service Software, Defender is configured on your device.
If you're not enrolled in Secure Computing and need to configure Microsoft Defender, follow these steps:
- Remove any third-party antivirus software already installed.
- Download and install the Defender for macOS Onboarding Package.
- If you don't know how to uninstall or install EDR, or are uncomfortable doing so, please contact your departmental IT professional or the IT Service Center.
