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CrowdStrike

Every university owed computer should be running CrowdStrike

University Owed Computers
All university-owned computers including Windows, macOS, and Linux will have CrowdStrike EDR installed. CrowdStrike EDR is updated and maintained by the University Information Security Office (UISO).

What is CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike is an endpoint protection platform that provides next-generation protection against viruses. It includes additional features that regular anti-virus does not have to prevent more sophisticated security threats.

Why CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike provides an anti-virus solution that does not impact performance. Additionally, CrowdStrike provides protection against advanced attacks and helps UISO to respond to advanced threats quickly.

What should I do with my personal computer?
Anti-Virus recommendations for personal computers can be viewed here

How does it work?
Like most anti-virus solutions, CrowdStrike works in the background. In the event of a detection, there are 2 pop-ups that may occur, the first is a warning that something attempted to be run that was identified as a virus:

In the event that a virus is identified, CrowdStrike will prevent it from launching. In the event of a sophisticated attack requiring immediate attention, UISO may "quarantine" a device, when this occurs internet connection to the machine will stop. The device will remain on but unable to access any outside resources. When UISO quarantines a machine, a notification will be displayed:

 

If this notification occurs, UISO will reach out to you but you may also submit a ticket to the ITS Help Desk for further information. When this pop-up occurs, please do not turn off your workstation unless instructed by ITS.

 

 

Last Modified:   Wed, May 17, 2023 12:13 PM CDT

Every university owed computer should be running CrowdStrike

University Owed Computers
All university-owned computers including Windows, macOS, and Linux will have CrowdStrike EDR installed. CrowdStrike EDR is updated and maintained by the University Information Security Office (UISO).

What is CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike is an endpoint protection platform that provides next-generation protection against viruses. It includes additional features that regular anti-virus does not have to prevent more sophisticated security threats.

Why CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike provides an anti-virus solution that does not impact performance. Additionally, CrowdStrike provides protection against advanced attacks and helps UISO to respond to advanced threats quickly.

What should I do with my personal computer?
Anti-Virus recommendations for personal computers can be viewed here

How does it work?
Like most anti-virus solutions, CrowdStrike works in the background. In the event of a detection, there are 2 pop-ups that may occur, the first is a warning that something attempted to be run that was identified as a virus:

In the event that a virus is identified, CrowdStrike will prevent it from launching. In the event of a sophisticated attack requiring immediate attention, UISO may "quarantine" a device, when this occurs internet connection to the machine will stop. The device will remain on but unable to access any outside resources. When UISO quarantines a machine, a notification will be displayed:

 

If this notification occurs, UISO will reach out to you but you may also submit a ticket to the ITS Help Desk for further information. When this pop-up occurs, please do not turn off your workstation unless instructed by ITS.