New Version of Sophos Antivirus Required by August 15, 2019
Description
Information Services is updating the University of Regina supported antivirus software to provide improved security.
The outgoing antivirus software, "Sophos Endpoint Security and Control", is set to expire as of August 15th, 2019 and will no longer receive updates. The new software, "Sophos Central Endpoint Advanced", is required to be installed prior to this date in order for your computer to remain protected.
Managed Systems: No Action Required
If you have a managed system (most systems with an EV barcode, and some on-campus A0 barcodes)
Unmanaged Systems: Action Required by August 15, 2019
Action is required prior to August 15th, 2019 for system owners of unmanaged systems, including Macintosh computers and Windows systems without Zenworks.
To remain protected, "Sophos Central Endpoint Advanced" (referred to as "Sophos Central") must be installed before prior to August 15th, 2019.
"Sophos Central" software and install guides can be downloaded from:
Windows:
- "Sophos Central" Software Installation for Windows Download and click on “Sophos Central Antivirus for Windows 7/10” (requires faculty or staff login).
- "Sophos Central" Installation Guide for Windows
Macintosh
- "Sophos Central" Software Installation for Mac Download and click on “Sophos Central Antivirus for MacOSX 10.12+” (requires faculty or staff login)
.. - "Sophos Central" Installation Guide for Mac
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Installation of this software is quick to install and requires no additional configuration,
Antivirus software helps the campus fight
Problems or Questions?
If you encounter any problems during the installation or have any questions, please contact the IT Support Centre:
https://ursource.uregina.ca/is/contact/index.html
Email: IT.Support@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-585-4685
Toll-free in Canada: 1-844-585-4685