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<big>'''NOTE:''' This can ONLY be installed on RCS owned devices.</big>
'''NOTE:''' This can ONLY be installed on RCS-owned devices.
==Installation==
Running Sophos is required on all RCS-owned computers in order to safeguard school data. Our current version is Sophos Endpoint Protection and on a Mac can be installed via Self Service. On a Windows computer, open a tech support ticket and we will reach out to schedule an appointment for installation.


What is our message to users?
==Notifications==
==Installation==
If Sophos detects any malicious files or PUA (potentially unwanted application), then it will notify you using your operating systems notification system.
Running Sophos is required on all RCS owned computers. Our current version is Sophos Endpoint Protection and on a Mac can be installed via Self Service. On a Windows computer, open a tech support ticket and we will reach out to schedule an appointment for installation.
 
To check on status of your device:
 
#Click on the Sophos icon and click '''Open Sophos Endpoint'''
#The dashboard will present a summary of any detections found on your device
#Click into any category to see additional details
#For any questions or assistance, please call '''x50''' {{tsreq}}


See our technology usage policy for more details about why Sophos is required to be installed.
==Navigating the Sophos Console==


==Usage==
===Admin Login===
===Admin Login===
In order to make any changes to settings or to resolve notifications you must click "Admin Login" first.
In order to make any changes to settings or to resolve notifications you must click "Admin Login" first.
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[[File:SophosSettingsOverride.png|500px]]
===Resolving Alerts===