All SMU Windows computers will transition from using CylancePROTECT to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as an anti-malware application during the summer of 2023. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks on Windows and macOS devices. Due to technical issues, the deployment for macOS will be scheduled during the upcoming academic year. Continue reading Microsoft Defender to Replace Cylance for Anti-Virus at SMU
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macOS Big Sur: Safe to Upgrade Yet?
SMU macOS users can update to Big Sur. This news item was published in January 2021, is now outdated, and is preserved for historical reference only.
A few weeks ago, we mentioned the release of Apple’s latest desktop operating system, Big Sur. We also told you not to upgrade your devices until we had time to investigate compatibility and any issues that may arise. Today, we’re happy to announce that you can now start upgrading your devices, but before you do, please keep the following in mind. Continue reading macOS Big Sur: Safe to Upgrade Yet?
CylancePROTECT now compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave
This service has ended, and CylancePROTECT is no longer available to the SMU community. Microsoft Defender is now the preferred anti-virus platform for SMU. More information is available at smu.edu/defender.
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Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Mojave… Just Yet!
SMU macOS users can update to Mojave. This news item was published in September 2018, is now outdated, and is preserved for historical reference only.
The newest version of macOS 10.14 Mojave is expected to be released Monday, September 24, 2018. We highly recommend not updating to this OS as it will be problematic for various software packages causing software to not run and in some cases even lockup your OS. Continue reading Mac Users: Don’t Upgrade to Mojave… Just Yet!
CylancePROTECT now safeguards your home computers
This service has ended, and CylancePROTECT Home Edition is no longer available to the SMU community. Microsoft Defender is now the preferred anti-virus platform for SMU. More information is available at smu.edu/defender.
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