Installing and updating McAfee for Mac and Windows Regular updates of the software ensures that your computer is always protected from the latest threats. The University of Cape Town has a license agreement with Intel Security to allow us to use the following McAfee anti-virus products for the Operating Systems (OS) outlined below: Operating System (OS)ĭownload from the ICTS website while on campus (staff only) Web Control enables the site administrator to block access to websites based on safety rating or content. Web Control: Displays safety ratings and reports for websites during online browsing and searching.Threat Prevention: Checks for viruses, spyware, unwanted programs, and other threats by scanning items - automatically when users access them or on demand at any time.The system provides users with two critical security modules: UCT-owned computers are installed with McAfee Endpoint Security. Should your machine be infected to a point where it compromises the UCT network, the machine could be restricted from connecting to the UCT network until it is cleaned and complies with the UCT Anti-virus Policy. If you are running your own anti-virus program, keeping the software updated and optimised is your responsibility. ICTS has anti-virus and malware specialists who continuously optimise the McAfee anti-virus software and configuration for you. McAfee will update automatically when you are connected to the UCT network. Remember to uninstall any other anti-virus programs before installing McAfee. For your own machine, you are entitled to a free site-licensed copy of McAfee, which you can get from our Downloads page. For UCT-owned machines, McAfee anti-virus (Endpont Security) software comes automatically installed. Before using your laptop or computer to connect to the UCT network you must install an up-to-date anti-virus application.

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