Antivirus and Antispyware Software

Updated 3/18/2013 

Malware can cause a variety problems. It can track your movements on the internet and share this information with others, send you unwanted pop-ups, block your internet connection, or even steal your private information. These processes can also slow down your computer and your internet connection; in some cases they can cause conflicts in your system. There is no way to completely prevent malware from getting onto your computer. Therefore, it is necessary to scan and remove it periodically

Antivirus & Antispyware

To protect your computer, you should always run anti-malware software and keep it up to date. Antivirus software is required to use the wireless network on campus.

• The university provides Microsoft System Center 2012 Endopoint Protection for all University owned personal computers and Sophos anti-virus for Macs.
• Endpoint Protection is updated automatically and a virus and spyware scan is performed weekly. If you use a laptop it will automatically update if it is not on the campus network.
• Please contact the Help Desk to have Endpoint Protection installed on your University computer.

University Owned Computers On Campus

If you suspect your computer is infected with malware,  contact the IT Help Desk immediately.

• The university provides Microsoft System Center 2012 Endopoint Protection for all University owned personal computers and Sophos anti-virus for Macs.
• Endpoint Protection is updated automatically and a virus and spyware scan is performed weekly. If you use a laptop it will automatically update if it is not on the campus network.
• Please contact the Help Desk to have Endpoint Protection installed on your University computer.

Personal, Dorm and Off Campus

• Students should install antivirus software to protect their personal computers.
• The UCCS Bookstore sells professional antivirus software at a substantial discount.
• You may also choose to install a free Antivirus program.  The Help Desk recommends using Microsoft Security Essentials.
• Anti-malware software on personal computers will need your input to keep the protection working. Be sure to update the definitions at least weekly and then scan your computer for viruses.