Overview
CrowdStrike is an advanced endpoint protection platform installed on all university-owned computers, including Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. Managed by the University Information Security Office (UISO), CrowdStrike provides next-generation security against viruses and more sophisticated threats, ensuring robust protection across campus systems.
Key Features
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Real-Time Endpoint Protection: Offers continuous protection against viruses, malware, and other cyber threats, working silently in the background to safeguard data and devices.
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Advanced Threat Detection: Employs next-generation technology to identify and prevent sophisticated security threats that traditional anti-virus solutions may miss.
- Automatic Updates and Maintenance: UISO manages and updates CrowdStrike on all university-owned computers, ensuring the latest protections are always active without user intervention.
- Low Impact on Performance: Designed to protect without slowing down computer performance, allowing faculty and staff to work without interruptions from the software.
- Responsive Threat Alerts: Notifies users in real-time with pop-up alerts if a potential virus or malicious activity is detected, allowing swift response to threats.
Benefits
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Enhanced Cybersecurity: Provides high-level protection against a wide range of cyber threats, including advanced malware and hacking attempts.
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Maintains Device Performance: Offers a lightweight solution that does not compromise system speed, ensuring efficient and secure device usage.
- Quick Response to Threats: Enables UISO to address detected threats rapidly, minimizing the potential impact of cyber incidents.
- Streamlined Security Management: University-owned devices are consistently maintained and updated by UISO, reducing security risks without requiring user action.
Available to
All faculty and staff using university-owned computers. CrowdStrike is installed and managed on all official campus devices.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*