To download the Microsoft Forefront Client Security, the Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, or the Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection antimalware definition update file (Mpam. The Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) is the current recommended Antivirus/Malware application for university-owned Windows based computers. University Owned Mac computers may install ESET. Note: Retirees and alumni are not eligible to obtain Queen's licensed antivirus software.

On behalf of the Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, IT@JH offers Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. For Windows, Defender is installed by default on Windows 8.1 and above and Defender for Endpoint is available to managed computers via Enterprise SCCM. The software is freely available for your use, but only on Johns Hopkins-owned computers. For personally-owned computers Windows 8.1 and newer, Microsoft Defender (also known as Windows Defender) is a built in antivirus and real-time threat protection software integrated to the operating system. For Windows 7 systems, the Endpoint Protection Downloads page offers a link to Microsoft Security Essentials, though it is important to note that Windows 7 is End of Life as of January 14, 2020.

System Center Endpoint Protection For Mac Downloads

Defender For Endpoint For Mac

Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students may use Microsoft Defender at no cost on computers owned by the University or Health System as long as they remain part of the Johns Hopkins community. Use of the software must cease when a student leaves the University or Health System.

Download access is restricted to those with a valid JHED LID (Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory Login ID) and password. You will be prompted for credentials upon downloading.

Mde For Mac

Mcafee Endpoint Protection For Mac

For more information about Microsoft Defender Advance Threat Protection that you cannot find here, please refer to Microsoft’s web site.