Antivirus Software
Last Updated: July 14, 2025 5:48:59 PM PDT
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Find out how to get antivirus software for university-owned and personal devices.
While no antivirus software is perfect, they are effective at stopping a variety of malicious attacks on your computer. Antivirus software is required for any device running on the UC San Diego network, including personal devices.
UC San Diego-Owned Devices (Faculty and Staff Only)
Check with your local IT support and ask them about Secure-Connect and the Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security software. To receive assistance with Trellix, contact:
Devices Not Owned by the University
For information on devices not owned by the University, or unmanaged devices, see Secure-Connect Trellix EDR security software.
- IT Service Portal
- Email: servicedesk@ucsd.edu
- Phone: (858) 246-4357
UC San Diego Health Employees
If you're a UC San Diego Health employee, please contact Health Service ITS for guidance and support. For immediate assistance, contact the Health Service Desk:
- Submit a self-service ticket at our online portal: 3help.ucsd.edu
- Email: 3help@ucsd.edu
- Phone: (619) 543-4357 or Ext. 3-HELP
For more information, contact IT Services Security at security@ucsd.edu, or the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@ucsd.edu.