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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.

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.

This policy defines the standards for connecting to Bowdoin’s internal network from off campus using a VPN client approved by the CIO or CISO, including remote-computer security requirements (patching, anti-virus, vulnerability scanning) and user responsibilities. It applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, temporary workers, and others who use VPN to access the Bowdoin network.

These terms and conditions govern use of bowdoin.edu and other Bowdoin College websites, covering acceptable use, intellectual property and trademarks, disclaimers of warranty, and the College’s rights over submitted or posted content. By using a College website, visitors agree to be bound by these terms.

A practical security guide for Windows 11 covering the most important steps to protect a personal or Bowdoin computer: keeping the operating system and web browsers updated, turning on Windows Security and the firewall, using strong passwords, and locking the screen. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff using Windows 11.

Explains antivirus protection on Bowdoin-issued student MacBooks. All student MacBooks have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint installed and managed by Bowdoin IT, alongside Apple's built-in XProtect malware detection. Covers what each tool does, what data is collected, and how to run a manual scan using Microsoft Defender.

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.

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.

This policy governs acceptable use of all computing equipment and facilities owned or operated by Bowdoin College, including access via the Internet, and describes users’ responsibilities, privacy expectations, and the College’s right to monitor system activity. It applies to all students, faculty, and staff who use College computing facilities.

Explains how to open an app that macOS blocks because it was not downloaded from the App Store or from an identified developer. Covers using the Privacy and Security settings to allow a trusted app to run. Applies to anyone using a Mac.

Explains CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile, the security app installed on Bowdoin-issued faculty iPads. Covers what it does, how it protects the device, what data it collects, what to do when the app is first pushed to the device, and who it applies to.

Explains CrowdStrike Falcon, the antivirus and endpoint security solution installed on all Bowdoin-issued faculty and staff computers. Covers what CrowdStrike does, how it works, what data it collects, and what faculty and staff need to do (nothing — it runs automatically).

Sets out the responsibilities of students who receive and use the Bowdoin College-owned "Technology Kit" (an Apple laptop, iPad, and related accessories) distributed under the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program, and summarizes the policies governing student use of College-owned and managed technology. It applies to enrolled students issued a Technology Kit.

Requires that every business computing system at Bowdoin have a designated Business System Owner responsible for ensuring the system meets the College's business needs and is appropriately documented, secure, controlled, tested, available, and sustainable. It applies to all computerized systems involved in creating, processing, or distributing College business information.

Defines the responsibility of all users of Bowdoin's network and computer resources to use and protect those resources appropriately and to respect the rights of others, in support of the College's teaching, learning, and research missions. It applies to everyone who uses College computing and network resources.