Description
Microsoft Defender Antivirus, also known as Microsoft Defender for Enterprise and Microsoft Defender for Mac, provides comprehensive virus and malware protection for Windows and Mac computers.
Access
Centrally-managed devices
Microsoft Defender will be installed automatically on centrally managed Windows and Mac computers running a version of macOS compliant with OHIO’s Information Security Standards.
Unmanaged devices
Compliance with OHIO’s Information Security Standards requires having an antivirus product installed on unmanaged and personally-owned computers when connecting to certain university resources.
Who can access
Features
Platform
Additional resources
Service support
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Accessibility
Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken.
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know.
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: