Students
Antivirus is recommended for both Mac and Windows computers. There are many free antivirus programs on the market (See
PC Mag review of the best free AV scanners for 2022), however, ITS recommends paid antivirus subscriptions as the most secure and reliable option. Recommended AV Software
Macs with Dual Boot/Parallels Windows
Mac users running Windows using Dual Boot or Parallels should also install an antivirus program on the Windows side.
Faculty and Staff RISD Owned Computers
ITS provides and installs ESET Antivirus for all RISD owned faculty and staff machines to protect against viruses, spyware and malware. Contact the IT Service Desk at 401-454-6106 or servicedesk@risd.edu to request an install.
Additional Protection
In addition to maintaining a secure computer the same attention should be paid to all the software applications on our computers. Many security risks can be avoided if software applications are kept up-to-date. In the event you open an application from your desktop and are prompted with security updates (especially critical) for that application, be sure to download, install, and run the updates. Do not bypass update requests.