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Security Software

If you have an AU computer, provided by IT Services, your computer should have antivirus protection installed, and your data should already be backed up. Laptops, offsite desktops, and Apple computers should have CODE42 (Crashplan) backups enabled. Virtual desktops and on site desktops should have their documents stored on the file server, which is backed up. If you have any questions please contact the IT Help Desk.

Software is a critical part of keeping your computers and other devices secure.

Antivirus Software

We recommend all computers have antivirus software. More information on antivirus options can be found below.

Windows

  • Do you need PC antivirus? - Windows Central
  • Best Antivirus Software - Windows Central
  • Best Antivirus - Tom's Guide
  • Best Antivirus Software - Techradar
  • The Best Antivirus Protection - PC Magazine

Mac OS X

  • Do Macs need antivirus software? - Macworld
  • Best Mac Antivirus - Macworld
  • Best Mac Antivirus - Tom's Guide
  • The Best Mac Antivirus - Techradar
  • The Best Mac Antivirus Protection - PC Magazine

Backup Software

Backup software has always been critical to ensuring you do not lose your data. It is even more important with the threat from ransomware that encrypts your data, then demands a payment for the decryption key.

Below you will find some links to help you develop a backup plan.

  • Backup and Restore your PC - Microsoft
  • What Is The Best Way to Back Up My computer? - How-To Geek
  • How to back up your PC and mobile devices for free - Tech Advisor

Password Managers

For more information on password managers see the Creating Strong Passwords section.

There are a number of good password managers you may want to consider. More information on password managers can be found below.

  • Best Password Managers - Tom's Guide
  • The Best Password Managers of 2018 - PC Magazine

Join the Discussion

A Yammer group has been created for AU Team Members to discuss cybersecurity related topics. Please join the discussion.
Yammer Cybersecurity Awareness Group

Updated November 05, 2020 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)

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External links are provided for informational purposes only, any use of the contents of these external pages is at your own risk.