Installing Antivirus and Antimalware Protection for Student Owned Devices

Summary

As a requirement for accessing College resources, the computer you use must have antivirus and antimalware protection installed and active.  This is outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy (click here to read).  If you do not currently have a product installed and up-to-date on your computer, here are some options to help you along.

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Overview

As a requirement for accessing College resources, the computer you use (even personally owned devices) must have antivirus and antimalware protection installed and active.  This is outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy (click here to read).  If you do not currently have a product installed and up-to-date on your computer, here are some options to help you along.

Using Recommended Free Software

Cedar Crest College recommends the free options below as minimum-level protection to access Cedar Crest College resources.

  • Avast (https://www.avast.com): Free AntiVirus/AntiMalware protection for Windows, macOS
    Also includes a paid product that offers extended protection if desired.  The paid product is not required.
  • AVG (https://www.avg.com): Free AntiVirus/AntiMalware protection for Windows, macOS
    Also includes a paid product that offers extended protection if desired.  The paid product is not required.

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Article ID: 157257
Created
Mon 7/31/23 1:05 PM
Modified
Tue 8/12/25 10:38 AM