Antivirus Instructions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is the licensed and preferred endpoint detection and response solution. This product is licensed for use on all UM-owned computers. It is not to be installed on personal devices.
MDE provides virus/malware/ransomware protection, real-time scanning, and automatic updates. It is compliant with theĀ UM antivirus policy, fully supported by theĀ IT Helpdesk, and recommended for all UM-owned computers running MacOS, Linux, & Windows.
Installation instructions and downloads (WebID required) are documented below.
Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on a UM Computer
- Uninstall Sophos by dragging to the Trash.
- Download the installer, then double-click the file to install the software package.
- Download the Onboarding Package and extract the Defender.sh script.
- Open the Terminal app.
- Navigate to the Downloads folder using the following command:
cd ~/Downloads
- Press [Enter].
- Run the onboarding script using the following command:
sudo bash -x Defender.sh
- Press [Enter].
- NOTE: If MDE is already installed you will receive an "installation failed" error.
- Install the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint application according to the Microsoft documenation for your specific Linux distro.
- Download the Onboarding Package and extract the .py script from the downloaded .zip file.
- Follow the Client Configuration documentation to properly run the onboarding script using python for your specific Linux distro.
- Uninstall Sophos from Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
- Download the appropriate file for your Windows computer:
- Extract the onboarding script (.cmd file)
- Right-click the WindowsDefenderATPLocalOnboardingScript.cmd file and select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the prompts in the resulting window. You will be asked to type Y and then press [ENTER].
- Once installation is complete a confirmation message indicating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has been successfully onboarded will display.
Additional Information
All computers with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint installed and onboarded will get security updates immediately to protect against the latest threats. New product versions will be updated automatically.