- Knowledge Base
- Software, Applications, & AI
- Operating Systems
- MacOS
- Accounts, Login & Security
A security guide for protecting a personal Mac, covering enabling automatic updates for macOS and web browsers, installing anti-virus software, turning on the firewall, using strong passwords, and locking the screen. Applies to anyone using a personal Mac.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Antivirus
IT recommendations for antivirus software on personal (non-Bowdoin-issued) Windows and macOS computers. Windows users should rely on the built-in Microsoft Defender. macOS users are protected by Apple's built-in tools and may optionally install additional software.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Antivirus
Explains what to do if you suspect your Bowdoin computer has a virus or malware. Covers CrowdStrike Falcon for faculty and staff computers, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint plus Apple's built-in XProtect for student MacBooks. Includes steps for running a manual scan using Microsoft Defender on macOS.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Antivirus
Explains why Bowdoin-issued Windows computers show a warning that Windows Defender has been turned off or disabled. CrowdStrike Falcon has replaced Defender as the primary antivirus on faculty and staff Windows computers; the warning can be safely ignored.