AntiVirus and Patch Info
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AntiVirus Software as approved by the UT Arlington Office of Information Technology is required to be loaded onto your UT Arlington assigned desktop / laptop and updated regularly for the latest virus protection. Because there is a constant proliferation of new viruses and malicious code that circulates on the internet and removable storage devices daily it is important that you keep your antivirus software up to date. It is highly recommended that you purchase AntiVirus software for your home computer as well. Symantec Endpoint Protection is available to UT Arlington faculty, staff and students at the UT Arlington computer store and by download.
Software Patches are regularly created and disseminated by software vendors in order to help protect your operating systems and software keeping them potentially free of security risks. It is especially important to keep your operating system up to date. If you are using a UT Arlington assigned computer visit the WSUS Page. For personal computers (use Internet Explorer) and visit update.microsoft.com. Microsoft patches can also be automated by right clicking "My Computer" on your desktop, choosing "Properties" and clicking on the "Automatic Updates" tab. Select the option "Automatic (recommended)".
For more information on AntiVirus and Patches visit page Accounts / Security.
If you are a UT Arlington faculty, staff or student needing help implementing AntiVirus Software or Patches to your computer contact the UT Arlington Helpdesk by email helpdesk@uta.edu or by phone 817.272.2208 for more information.