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Clark University ITS provides access to Sophos Home, an antivirus (AV) software, for personally-owned computers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophos Home can be installed by students, staff, or faculty on any personally-owned computer. Sophos Home, like other AV software, is designed to detect and remove viruses from computers. AV software can also protect against a wide variety of other threats, including keyloggers, browser hijackers, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, ransomware, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for instructions on how to install Sophos on your personal device.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that you do not need to install Sophos or other AV on Clark devices. ITS installs and manages all security software on Clark computers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Sophos Home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Instructions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why do I need AV on my device?<\/summary>\n

As members of the Clark community, we are all responsible for the security of any personally-owned computer that will be connected to Clark resources, or the campus network. Therefore, you must take reasonable precautions, including running antivirus software and keeping the software up-to-date. Additionally, in order to register and connect any device to the Clark network (either wired or Wi-Fi), your device must have an up-to-date, active antivirus installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support this responsibility, Clark University provides access to Sophos Home for all students, staff and faculty to install on personal computers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can I just get an installer from the Help Desk?<\/summary>\n

Creating a personal account with Sophos Home is the easiest, and quickest way to get the most up-to-date version of the Sophos software for a range of devices. The Help Desk no longer distributes the Sophos installer, but can support you in creating your account, and installing the software from the Sophos Home website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Run A Scan?<\/summary>\n

Sophos Home will continually monitor your device for threats. However, if you\u2019re concerned, you can instigate a scan. Click here to access Sophos\u2019s Support Site for information on how to run a scan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Do I have to use Sophos as my antivirus software?<\/summary>\n

While you may choose to use other AV software to protect your device, most community members choose Sophos Home for the premium features offered with Clark\u2019s license and the support the ITS Help Desk can provide with installation and scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you decide to use another AV, the ITS Help Desk may be limited in our ability to support that product. Additionally, it will be your responsibility to keep your AV software up-to-date.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

I forgot my Sophos Home password. How do I reset it?<\/summary>\n

To reset your Sophos Home password, visit the Sophos Home Sign In page<\/a>, and click the Forgot Password link. The Clark University Help Desk does not have access to this password, or the ability to reset it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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