System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP)
Click on the tabs below for more information about this software.
Windows PCs
Managed PCs
SCEP is installed by default on all supported office and classroom PCs.
Unmanaged PCs
Windows 8.1 and 10 users do not need to install SCEP as they already have an equivalent anti-virus software package, Windows Defender. For Windows 7, we recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.
Mac and Linux
Anti-virus for student owned Macs
The University's SCEP licence does not cover home use for students. However, there are alternative free and paid-for anti-virus programs available for a Mac. We recommend the free Sophos anti-virus for Mac Home Edition.
Anti-virus for student owned Linux (Ubuntu) systems
The University's SCEP licence does not cover home use for students using a Linux (Ubuntu) system. However, there are a number of free and paid-for anti-virus programs available for Linux. We would recommend the free ClamAV.
Support
Support
If you have any problems or questions about SCEP please contact the IT Support.
Windows updates
Patches for Microsoft Windows are available from Windows Update, which can be found at Control Panel | System and Security | Windows Update on Windows 7, and Windows Settings | Update & security on Windows 10. You can set up your computer to download and install patches automatically, and we recommend that you do so.
Machines found to be infected with a virus, or which have scanning spyware, will be disconnected from the University network without notice.
Security
More information on keeping your computer up to date and protection against viruses and malicious software can be found on our security pages.