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ITS Software

  
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Frequently Asked Questions

Antivirus Software
Protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and malware

Sophos Anti-Virus for Staff/Faculty

Free for Faculty & Staff
Faculty and Staff can install Sophos for free on their UC computers. Please request the login/password from ITS Software Requests.

Free Download for Staff

Windows 7/Vista/XP

Mac OS X

Linux (Intel & AMD64)

Licensing & Contract Information
UC Agreement Number: 960/OP/183
Renewal Date: 11/28/2012

SHI is our reseller for Sophos software

Get it from UC Reseller: SHI-UC Software Reseller
SHI, Software House International

  • Contact ITS Software Requests for assistance with product information, price quotes, or support requests.
IT Security Awareness Resources
Visit the ITS Security Awareness web site for security information about:
  • Reporting Computer Security Incidents
  • Minimum Network Connectivity Requirements
  • Top 10 List of Good Computing Practices
  • Resources Relating to Restricted and Confidential Data
  • Policy
  • Security Training
 McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Students

Free for Students
Undergrads and Grads can install McAfee for free on their personal computers.
Free Download for Students
Windows 7/ Vista/XP
Mac OS X
Licensing & Contract Information
UC Agreement No: 960/OP/172
Contract Date: Does not expire unless terminated

SHI is our reseller for McAfee software

Get it from UC Reseller: SHI-UC Software Reseller
SHI, Software House International

  • Contact ITS Software Requests for assistance with product information, price quotes, or support requests.
Support Level
Level Three Troubleshooting support for application launch and basic functions (open, save, print, etc.)

Self-help or configuration instructions may be available.
These anti-virus programs have been tested on ITS supported Windows and Mac systems. Please visit the ITS Software Release page for more information.

Page updated: November 9, 2009