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Office 365 offers Bowdoin two sets of tools that work in conjunction to protect your mailbox and the entire Bowdoin community from the constantly evolving phishing attacks and malware targeting campus.

Information about the antivirus software used on student laptops

Bowdoin faculty and staff are protected by CrowdStrike (automatic scanning with quarantine/remove prompts), while students use Microsoft Defender (Quick or Full scans) and macOS’s built-in protections. If you suspect infection, save your work, stay online for updates, follow remediation prompts, keep your OS and apps updated via Jamf Pro Self Service or Intune Company Portal, and restart and rescan if issues persist.

The knowledge base article provides a simple guide for users on how to allow blocked apps in macOS, ensuring a smooth experience without technical complexities.

Information about what software and programs might be available to staff, faculty, and students

This policy was implemented to identify and protect against potential information security risks at the institution and to comply with regulations issued by various states.