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July 25, 2023
Update on Immunet and personal devices
Immunet, which has been our recommended antivirus solution for personal, home-use devices for Windows, will be discontinuing its services on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to switch to Windows Defender before the end of this year. Learn more at the Rutgers IT Help portal.
Cisco AMP for university-owned computers
For university-owned equipment, Rutgers provides Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), the next-generation endpoint security product. Cisco AMP provides superior protection against viruses and malware by continuously monitoring and analyzing all system activity rather than depending solely on virus definitions. This, combined with Cisco’s global threat intelligence, enables Rutgers to quickly identify and remediate security threats. Please note Cisco AMP is not available for use on personal equipment.
Overview
Learn about the benefits of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP).
How to install
Learn how to install Cisco AMP on Windows and Mac.
FAQ (for IT staff)
Answers to common questions for IT administrators.
Video (for IT staff)
Watch this in-depth video training to learn how to use Cisco AMP.
Antivirus software for personally owned devices
Overview
For personal devices, learn more about Windows Defender and Avira (for macOS)
FAQs
View our list of frequently asked questions about personal antivirus software.
How to install
Information on how to install Windows Defender and Avira (for macOS).
Help and support
If you have questions, please contact your department’s IT staff or the Office of Information Technology Help Desk.
Access the Rutgers Software Portal to view all antivirus software.