Disk Encryption
Please use Windows Device Encryption or Windows BitLocker to encrypt your PC and use the instructions below to store your recovery key with UCSF.
Dell BitLocker Manager and Dell Data Protection Encryption (DDPE) have reached end of service and are no longer available.
Instructions for storing Windows encryption keys with UCSF
ForeScout SecureConnector & BigFix
Installs the ForeScout SecureConnector agent for Network Access Control (NAC), and BigFix which helps IT inventory devices used for UCSF work or study.
Download ForeScout SecureConnector & BigFix installer
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is software designed to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats. EDR helps stop cyberattacks by quickly identifying suspicious behavior, isolating affected systems, and supporting investigation and recovery.
Allow the installer to run if prompted by Windows SmartScreen. Administrator access to the device is required.
Download EDR installer
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
Provided free of charge to UCSF faculty, staff, learners and researchers. SEP is designed to (1) detect, remove and prevent the spread of viruses, spyware and other security risks and (2) provide Windows, Mac and Linux computers with anti-virus (AV) and anti-spyware protection.
Download SEP installer
GlobalProtect VPN
Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN enables UCSF to provide secure connections to the UCSF network regardless of where the user is when connecting.
Download GlobalProtect VPN installer
GlobalProtect VPN - BCH-Oakland
This installer is for BCH-Oakland only. Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN enables UCSF to provide secure connections to the UCSF network regardless of where the user is when connecting.
Download GlobalProtect VPN BCH-Oakland installer
BigFix
Collects hardware and software information to help IT inventory devices used for UCSF work or study. This allows us to keep them secure while you work.
Download BigFix installer
ForeScout SecureConnector
Installs the ForeScout SecureConnector agent for Network Access Control (NAC). Administrator access to the device is required.
Download ForeScout installer
ForeScout SecureConnector - Dissolvable
Installs the dissolvable ForeScout SecureConnector for Network Access Control (NAC), which removes itself when the computer restarts. Administrator access to the device is NOT required.
Download ForeScout Dissolvable installer
Security essentials