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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.

Windows Defender: Anti-virus has replaced Symantec Endpoint Protection as Bowdoin College's preferred anti-virus solution. It is light-weight, powerful and has all of the features you can expect in a well-rounded anti-virus application.

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.

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.