Software
In accordance with Creighton University Network Security Policy, all computers connected to the Creighton network must be virus free. This means that all computers connected to this network must have an anti-virus product installed.
How to Obtain Antivirus Software:
Creighton Owned Computers
Creighton owned computers should arrive with the Creighton system image pre-installed which has specific anti-virus configured.
If you believe a Creighton owned computer does not have current anti-virus software, call the Service Desk at 280-1111.
Personal Property (computers not owned by Creighton University)
Effective August 13th, 2010, Creighton University ceased providing anti-virus software for personal property (Why?). Options for persons seeking anti-virus software include:
Download free anti-virus software from the providers below:
iAntivirus (Macintosh)
Purchase full featured software from one of the many vendors who sell this type of product (those listed below are merely suggestions not recommendations):
Anti-virus FAQ
Q: Why did Creighton stop providing free anti-virus software for personal property?
A: We were concerned that we were no longer providing a quality service to the customer and maybe even providing a false sense of security. Over the years we offered a product that was very hard to maintain on property DoIT does not manage. As such, the quality of protection continued to erode. We had old versions (version 8, various levels of version 10) for which we had no good way of communicating to users that they needed to change. If you couple that with the fact that other, better, free products had become available and it was time to alter our approach.
Q: I’m using the anti-virus you provided on a system I own. What should I do?
A: The software we provided is probably still updating and providing some degree of protection, but we are urging people to uninstall the software we provided and find another solution that fits. Any of the examples above are sound choices.
Q: The computer I bought came with anti-virus software. Isn’t that good enough?
A: It’s probably fine to start with. What is critical is that your AV software is updating automatically (the more frequent your system checks for updates the better) from the manufacturer. The AV software that came with your system is probably on a timer. When time runs out you should be notified by the software that you need to renew for a price. Be sure to take action when your system alerts you about updating and possibly renewing your protection subscription.