Antivirus Software

The Information Security Office recommends the following Antivirus solutions:

Operating System	type	Recommended Antivirus	Where to get it
Windows	ASU-owned system	Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection	Contact your local deskside support staff
Windows 8+	personal system	Windows Defender	It's already installed!
Windows 7	personal system	Microsoft Security Essentials	https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/microsoft-security-essentials.aspx
Mac	ASU-owned system	Avast! for Business	Contact your local deskside support staff
Mac	personal system	Avast! Free for EDU	https://www.avast.com/mac
Linux/UNIX	any	ClamAV	http://www.clamav.net

All antivirus solutions should be properly configured to automatically retrieve the latest updates, perform regular scans, and scan files on-access.

System Center Endpoint Protection for ASU Technical Personnel

Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (formerly Forefront Endpoint Protection) is available for download on MyApps to members of the Technical Software Users Group. If you need access but don't have it already, submit a ServiceNow request to "Software" to request that you be added to the Technical Software Users group.

Deployment Resources

The following resources should be of assistance with deployment and support:

• Manual deployment
• Command-line (scriptable) deployment
• Client help for end users

Management Resources

System Center Endpoint Protection can be used as a standalone client or managed through Group Policy and/or SCCM.

• Configuration with Group Policy
• Deployment via SCCM
• Configuration with SCCM

Removing McAfee ePO Agent and VirusScan

It is advisable to remove any existing antivirus software before installing new antivirus software. To remove McAfee ePO Agent from the command shell:

cd "c:\program files\mcafee\common framework" frminst /remove=agent frminst /forceuninstall

After ePO Agent has been removed, all remaining McAfee software can be uninstalled via Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.