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.
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 February 10, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)