ZotDefend Security Package
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ZotDefend Self-Enroll Security Packages are available to faculty and staff who manage their own devices. This essential security update must be installed on all University computers by May 19, 2025, to protect our campus network and your data.
What is ZotDefend?
ZotDefend is an initiative by UC Irvine to enhance cybersecurity across campus by implementing new security standards, ensuring compliance through mandatory training, and deploying advanced security measures to comply with UCOP-mandated targets.
What is the ZotDefend Security Package?
All compatible university computing devices will be required to have the minimum security packages. Devices that do not meet this requirement will be restricted from certain UCI web applications and/or from parts of the UCI network.
If your computer is managed by OIT or your IT department, this will be handled for you. You do not need to install this package.
Learn more on the ZotDefend Project page.
What is in the ZotDefend Self-Enroll Security Package?
The security package includes the following components:
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Anti-malware
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Security Posture Checking
- Full Disk Encryption
Disclaimer
- This security software is intended to be installed on a University computing device (either purchased, reimbursed, or owned by the University).
- University work is expected to be performed on University computing devices, not on personally-owned devices.
- While there is no technical restriction to installing this software on a personally-owned device you may be using for University work, doing so is neither recommended nor supported.
- If you choose to install this security software on a personally-owned device, you must first acknowledge and consent to the privacy impact of University security software on a personal device. That includes acknowledging and consenting to the fact that:
- the security software will have visibility into all current data on, and the configuration of, the device.
- if the security software detects a potential security incident or deficiency, the potential incident or deficiency will be reported to UC cybersecurity professionals (or contracted 3rd parties) to further investigate and respond, in alignment with UCI’s Information Monitoring and Privacy Disclosure and applicable UC information security and privacy policies and standards.
Information Security Monitoring and Privacy Disclosure | UCI Information Security
AT A GLANCE
REQUIREMENTS
An active Microsoft 365 Account to log in to AntSoft
COST
No additional cost