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=== Virus Scanner software  ===


=== Scanner software  ===
Employees and students of Radboud University can download the F-secure internet security package free of charge via [https://www.surfspot.nl SURFspot (www.surfspot.nl)]. Within the surfspot website search for "F-secure Safe voor RU Nijmegen".


The virus scanning software 'F-Secure Anti-Virus' can be downloaded from&nbsp;:&nbsp;
"F-secure Safe" is available for:  '''Android, Apple Mac, iOS, Windows'''


&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;http://www.radboudnet.nl/ict-beveiliging/vm/f-secure.<br>
F-secure does not protect against phishing, but it does protect against viruses sent in the attachments of phishing e-mails. Nevertheless, be cautious about opening attachments: security software will recognise viruses that are already known but does not always detect the latest viruses. It always takes a few days for a new virus to be included in the security software’s virus list, regardless of the package you use.


There are two possible versions you can install:  
The wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_antivirus_software  shows  that "F-Secure Safe"
has the following features:


#F-Secure Client Security: &nbsp;virus/spyware scanner, email/web trafic scanner, internet shield/firewall
; On-demand scan: The term "on-demand scan" refers to the possibility of performing a manual scan (by the user) on the entire computer/device.
#F-Secure for Workstations&nbsp;: only contains virus scanner
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software#Real-time_protection On-access scan] : The term "on-access scan" refers to the ability of a product to automatically scan every file at its creation or subsequent modification.
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing CloudAV] : The term "CloudAV (CloudAntiVirus)" refers to the ability of a product to automatically perform scans on the cloud.
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrusion_detection_system Intrusion detection system (IDS)]: monitors for malicious activity
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email#Privacy_concerns Email Security]: The term "Email Security" refers to the protection of emails from viruses and malware.
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-spam_techniques AntiSpam]: The term "AntiSpam" refers to the protection from spam, scam and phishing attacks.
; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content-control_software Web protection]: The term "Web protection" usually includes protection from: infected and malicious URLs, phishing websites, online identity (privacy) protection and online banking protection.
; Live-Update: updates automatically when needed


Adviced is to install the first option:&nbsp;F-Secure Client Security
Does not has:


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* Firewall
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrusion_detection_system#Intrusion_prevention Intrusion prevention system (IPS)]


=== IT Security Campaign at the Faculty of Science  ===
For more info see
 
* https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/products/safe
In April, May and June, C&amp;CZ, GDI and UCI carry out an IT security campaign throughout Radboud University. During the campaign, extra attention will be paid to matters such as security software, keeping all software up-to-date, using Blackboard more secure, how to choose a safe password, how to use USB-sticks securely and 'phishing'. The campaign at the Faculty of Science started on Monday, May 23. On the [http://www.ru.nl/ict-beveiliging RU IT security site] you can find much more information about IT security. Everything under the motto: RU Secure!
* https://www.ru.nl/ict-uk/general/securing-your-information/security/secure/
 
* http://www.ru.nl/ict-beveiliging
During the campaign, USB-sticks with virus scanning software and playing cards of [http://www.surfnet.nl/en/Thema/cybersafe/Pages/Default.aspx Cybersave Yourself] have been distributed.
 
<br> For more info see&nbsp;: https://wiki.science.ru.nl/cncz/ICT-Beveiligingscampagne
 
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Latest revision as of 22:33, 13 April 2021

Virus Scanner software

Employees and students of Radboud University can download the F-secure internet security package free of charge via SURFspot (www.surfspot.nl). Within the surfspot website search for "F-secure Safe voor RU Nijmegen".

"F-secure Safe" is available for: Android, Apple Mac, iOS, Windows

F-secure does not protect against phishing, but it does protect against viruses sent in the attachments of phishing e-mails. Nevertheless, be cautious about opening attachments: security software will recognise viruses that are already known but does not always detect the latest viruses. It always takes a few days for a new virus to be included in the security software’s virus list, regardless of the package you use.

The wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_antivirus_software shows that "F-Secure Safe" has the following features:

On-demand scan
The term "on-demand scan" refers to the possibility of performing a manual scan (by the user) on the entire computer/device.
On-access scan
The term "on-access scan" refers to the ability of a product to automatically scan every file at its creation or subsequent modification.
CloudAV
The term "CloudAV (CloudAntiVirus)" refers to the ability of a product to automatically perform scans on the cloud.
Intrusion detection system (IDS)
monitors for malicious activity
Email Security
The term "Email Security" refers to the protection of emails from viruses and malware.
AntiSpam
The term "AntiSpam" refers to the protection from spam, scam and phishing attacks.
Web protection
The term "Web protection" usually includes protection from: infected and malicious URLs, phishing websites, online identity (privacy) protection and online banking protection.
Live-Update
updates automatically when needed

Does not has:

For more info see

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