Use Anti-Virus


Note: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has replaced Sophos Intercept X Advanced endpoint protection at UMass Amherst. More information about the transition to Microsoft Defender.
For questions about Microsoft Defender, contact your area's IT Administrator, or get in touch with IT User Services.

 


 

Using anti-virus software is the single most important thing you can do to protect computers and personal information against viruses and other malicious software. 

UMass Amherst university-managed computers are now protected with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Information for Personally Owned Computers