Client Antivirus Software
CrowdStrike Falcon is Northwestern's licensed software application for protecting Northwestern-owned and managed machines and devices against viruses and other malware. For personally owned devices and machines not managed by the University, it is critical that students, faculty, and staff members install antivirus software, update virus definitions, and run virus scans daily. Northwestern IT recommends the following antivirus programs: Microsoft Defender, Sophos, and Avast.
Available to
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
Cost
No cost to use this service.
How to Request Service
- Learn about Microsoft Defender
- Download Sophos for macOS
- Download Avast for macOS
Last Updated: 30 June 2021
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