To protect against viruses, the URZ offers all members of the University of Leipzig the opportunity to protect their end devices with anti-virus software. The security software Sophos Antivirus from Sophos is available to members of the UL for this purpose.

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The service provides users with:

  • Sophos Intercept X Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
  • Anti-Ransomeware
  • Deep-Learning-Technology
  • Exploit Prevention

This service is free of charge.

PREREQUISITES

The service can be used by:

  • Students, lecturers, researchers, staff with a currently valid personal university login.
  • The end device must be in the university network (LAN, WLAN+VPN).
  • You have administration rights on your PC.

The use of the service requires compliance with the following regulations:

  • For all services of the University Computer Centre, the IuK usage regulations of the University Computer Centre of the University of Leipzig apply in principle. Misuse of services of the University Computer Centre may lead to the termination of the usage permit and, if applicable, to criminal proceedings.

IuK user regulations of the URZ
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  • Information Security Regulations and Data Protection Regulations of the Department for Data Protection and Information Security of the University of Leipzig

Information Security Regulations
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Principles of information security
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Data protection regulations
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  • The Data Protection Officer of the University of Leipzig must be consulted when personal data is collected.
    If you have any questions about data protection, please contact the Data Protection Officer of the University of Leipzig.
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