To ensure robust and cost-effective data security, the N.D. University System is replacing the McAfee Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware that it has traditionally provided for students, faculty and staff. The new software will be available at no charge for NDSU-owned computers and for use on NDSU student and employee personal computers.
For Windows users, a new anti-malware solution from Microsoft will provide protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software. For NDSU-owned computers, the software is called Forefront. For personal use, a related Microsoft product called Microsoft Security Essentials is available at no charge. Macintosh users will be provided with ClamXav.
More information on how to access the new anti-malware programs is available at:
www.ndsu.edu/its/av
Migration to these new anti-malware programs must be completed by March 2012, when campus licensing for McAfee expires.
The following policies require that appropriate software be installed on computers to prevent viruses and other malware:
