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| name         = Use Sophos Endpoint
| name = Install Sophos Antivirus Software
| summary      = Sophos Endpoint Protection makes it simple to secure your Windows, Mac and Linux systems against malware and other endpoint threats.
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| summ = Sophos Endpoint Protection secures your RCS owned laptop (Windows or MacOS)
| cat1          = RCS software and services
| maintained = RS
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| year = 2023-2024
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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.
 
What is our message to users?
==Installation==
==Installation==
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.
Running Sophos is required on all RCS-owned computers in order to safeguard school data. We use Sophos Endpoint Protection, which can be installed via Self-Service for Mac and manually installed for Windows. On a Windows computer, please open a support ticket and we can assist.


See our technology usage policy for more details about why Sophos is required to be installed.
==Notifications==
If Sophos detects any malicious files or PUA (potentially unwanted application), then it will notify you using your operating systems notification system.


== Notifications ==
If Sophos detects any PUA (potentially unwanted application), then it will notify you.
To check on status of your device:
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''' or open a ticket at '''support.riverdale.edu'''


=== Usage ===
#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}}
 
==Navigating the Sophos Console==


===Admin Login===
===Admin Login===
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