According to University Policy, you need to have an up-to-date antivirus/security software package installed on your computer in order to access the Ferris wireless networks. You can also view the Business Policy in detail. We recommend any of these software below:
Antivirus/Security Software for Windows
- AVG
- Avast
- Avast Internet Security
- Check Point Endpoint Security
- Kaspersky
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Kaspersky Pure
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
- McAfee AntiVirus Plus
- McAfee Enterprise
- McAfee Home
- McAfee Total Protection
- McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
- Microsoft Identity Manager
- Microsoft Security Essentials (free)
- McAfee Security Center
- Microsoft Windows Defender
- Microsoft Windows OneCare
- Norton 360
- Norton Antivirus
- Norton Internet Security
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Trend Micro
- Trend Micro AntiVirus
- Trend Micro Internet Security
- Trend Micro Officescan
- Trend Micro Titanium
- Webroot AntiVirus Corporate
- Webroot Secure Anywhere
- Webroot Spysweeper
- ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
Antivirus/Security Software for Mac
- Avast
- Avira Mac Security
- Kaspersky Antivirus
- McAfee Internet Security
- McAfee VirusScan
- Norton Internet Security
- Norton Antivirus for Mac
- Norton Antivirus
- Sophos (free trial)
- Trend Micro Security
- Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac
Note: Ferris will no longer be supporting the use of computers running Windows XP since there will be no further security patches released for the operating system.
If you get an error message stating your software is not accepted, please contact the IT Solution Center. We should be able to add it to the approved list. We also ask that all students run a virus scan at least once a week. If you do not see your particular antivirus or operating system, please give us a call and we'll see if it can/will be approved and added to our list. If you have any questions, please contact us via one of the ways listed on the left.
