Antivirus Software
Antivirus software is a critical component of our overall information security defenses. It is crucial for every computing device that connects to the campus network. Without it, you risk losing sensitive campus information, your files, and your personal information.
Cisco Secure Endpoint, part of the Cisco Secure Client, is pre-installed on university-owned computers to help protect you. We also offer free antivirus software to install on your home computers.
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Antivirus Features
- Cisco Secure Endpoint uses the latest technology and global threat intelligence to stop malicious behavior on your device before harm is done.
- Proactively blocks malware from running on your computer by using a combination of file reputation, behavioral indicators, and sandboxing technology to analyze unknown files.
- Continuously analyzes all file activity to detect malicious behavior and alert on new threats.
- Performs dynamic file analysis and vulnerability identification.
Getting started with Antivirus
All university-owned devices come pre-installed with the Cisco Secure Endpoint as our antivirus program, which is part of the Cisco Secure Client.
For UW-W faculty and staff, an antivirus program is required for all personal devices in order to connect to campus Wi-Fi or to access network services through VPN.
Students are also encouraged to install antivirus software on their devices to keep them secure and help protect the UWW network.
If your personal device does not currently have an antivirus program, faculty, staff, and students may download the free version of AVG.
How-To Guides and Training
For a step-by-step guide, please check out our “Installing AVG on a Personal Device” KB article.
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