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Defender for endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MSDE)

The university utilizes Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MSDE) to protect computers against known malicious software (e.g. viruses, worms, trojans) and manage the risks associated with vulnerable software and suspicious activity. 
 
Endpoint protection it is a critical security capability that is mandatory on all university computers
MSDE is available for all university-owned Windows, MacOS, and Linux computers free of charge and replaces Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP). Symantec Endpoint Protection will stop receiving software updates on August 30, 2021 so it is important to transition to MSDE prior to this date.



What is the cost?

This software can be installed on TU Dublin -owned workstation computers at no charge.

 

Who can use this software?

End User License Agreement

The End User License Agreement for all Microsoft products is available here: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/product/ForallOnlineServices/all There is no specific one for MSDE. 

Software download

To install MSDE, download the file that corresponds to your operating system.

If you are currently using an anti-virus product, this should be uninstalled before installing MSDE.