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Rutgers provides antivirus software options for faculty, staff, and students for personal equipment and university-owned devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP) for university-owned computers<\/h2>\n \n
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For university-owned equipment, Rutgers provides Cisco Secure Endpoint. Cisco Secure Endpoint provides protection against viruses and malware by continuously monitoring and analyzing all system activity rather than depending solely on virus definitions. This, combined with Cisco\u2019s global threat intelligence, enables Rutgers to quickly identify and remediate security threats. Please note Cisco Secure Endpoint is not available for use on\u00a0personal equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Overview <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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Learn about the benefits of Cisco Secure Endpoint.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Cisco Secure Endpoint benefits<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Learn how to install Cisco Secure Endpoint on Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n How to install Cisco Secure Endpoint<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Answers to common questions for IT administrators.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n View the Cisco Secure Endpoint FAQ<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Watch this in-depth video training to learn how to use Cisco Secure Endpoint.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Cisco Secure Endpoint training<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Antivirus software for personally owned devices<\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
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For personal devices, learn more about Windows Defender (for Windows) and Avira (for macOS).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Learn about options for personal devices<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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View our list of frequently asked questions about personal antivirus software.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n View personal antivirus software FAQ<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Information on how to install Windows Defender (for Windows) and Avira (for macOS).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n View installation steps for personal devices<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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If you have questions, please\u00a0contact your department\u2019s IT staff or the Office of Information Technology Help Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Access the University Software Portal<\/a>\u00a0to view all antivirus software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Infographic: check a link on your mobile device<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
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\n Frank Reda named Chief Information Security Officer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
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\n Outsmart AI-assisted scams in less than five minutes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
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