USU'S OFFICIAL POLICY IS TO RELOAD THE OPERATING SYSTEM IF VIRUSES ARE FOUND. Always read End User Licensing Agreements before installation of any software. Be aware that free software often prohibits corporate (business or enterprise business, including educational institutions) use.
Malware Defense
Antivirus software, acts as a proactive defense mechanism against various forms of malware, including viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans. These malicious entities can infiltrate university systems, compromise sensitive data, and disrupt operations. By continuously monitoring and analyzing system behavior, SentinelOne detects and mitigates potential threats in real-time, minimizing the risk of infection.
Student and Faculty Data
Universities store vast amounts of sensitive information, ranging from academic records to personal data. A breach in security could lead to severe repercussions, including identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage. SentinelOne employs advanced threat detection techniques to identify and neutralize malicious activities, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university data.
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS requires antivirus software to be installed on all systems typically affected by malware, such as Windows operating systems. Anti-virus software usually offers an extra layer of protection to every system within a network.
How do I get SentinelOne?
If you have a Mac or PC , you should have SentinelOne installed automatically. This is required to help ensure the security of your device. If you do not have it installed for whatever reason, are experiencing issues with SentinelOne or think you may have a virus on your computer, check to see who your IT support staff is by going to mytech.usu.edu and create a service request. If you are support staff and need access to Install SentinelOne, send a message in the #sentinelone slack channel.
Related Articles
- What is Sentinel One
- Requesting access to Sentinel One management portal
- Logging into Sentinel One
- Download Sentinel One installer
- Managing Sentinel One groups
- Deploying Sentinel One with SCCM
- Manually installing Sentinel One agent on linux
- Manually installing Sentinel One agent on Windows
- Manually installing Sentinel One agent on MacOS
- Remediate Sentinel One Incident
- Install Sentinel One without IT Support
For further assistance, please contact your Department IT Support or the IT Service Desk