The mission of the Information Security Office is to support the goals of Marshall University Information Technology by assuring the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information.
The MU Information Security office strongly recommends using antivirus software and keeping operating systems up-to-date. Symantec® Endpoint Protection (SEP) is an antivirus software solution which is offered to all Marshall students, faculty, and staff at no extra charge.
The current version of SEP is available as a web download for Windows and Mac OS operating systems. A MUNET account username and password are required to access the download link.
There are two download options of SEP available:
- The PERSONAL/HOME version is optimized for use by students, faculty, and staff on personally-owned computers that are frequently used at home or on-campus. Be sure to uninstall any existing anti-virus software before installing this version of Symantec Endpoint Protection®. Running multiple antivirus applications can cause problems with your computer.
- The MANAGED version is optimized for installation on University-owned computers. Virus-definitions are received through LiveUpdate whether on-campus or off. Managed client software also periodically updates the MU campus server with the security status of the client – whether protected, at-risk or infected.
If you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact the Marshall University IT Service Desk @ (304)-696-3200.
- Tips on Keeping Your Computer Safe
- Back It Up!
- Updates & Patches
- Creating Hacker-Resistant Passwords
- Phishing Scams
- Identity Theft
- Spyware & Adware
- Viruses & Worms
- Copyright Infringement & P2P File Sharing
- Safe Social Networking
- Wireless Security At Home
- Mobile Security
- 10 Immutable Laws of Security
- Countdown: Top 10 Computer Myths
- Information Security MythBusters
Main Contact:
Sarah Quarles
Drinko Library
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington WV 25755
Phone: (304)-696-3724
Fax: (304) 696-3239
Email: infosec@marshall.edu
Chief Information Security Officer:
Jon B. Cutler, MS, CISSP
Drinko Library
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755-2066
Tel: (304)-696-3270
Cell: (304)-634-7935
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