ESET Antivirus for Mac Computers
ESET is the recommended Antivirus/Malware application for university-owned Mac computers.
Note: Retirees, students and alumni are not eligible to obtain Queen's licensed antivirus software.
Getting Started
Who Can Use It?
- Faculty, staff, departments
Are There Any Costs?
- Centrally funded.
How Do I Get It?
- Download from MyQueen'sU
How Do I Discontinue It?
- Entitlement to use expires when they leave Queen's
Additional Information
Software Publisher
- ESET
Supported Platform / System Requirements
- Mac
- OS X 10.9 to Current Release
- Note: remove any previously installed anti-virus software (other then SCEP) before installing ESET
Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, Alumni and Retirees
Queen's University does not have licensed antivirus software for graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni or Retirees use.
- Mac OS X users are encouraged to source an antivirus product of their choice.
The following reviews will allow you to compare free and commercial AV programs that can be downloaded or purchased online.
PC Users
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-anti-virus-software.htm
http://www.pcantivirusreviews.com/Comparison/
Mac Users
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-free-antivirus-software-for-mac/
http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
Governing IT Policies
Users of this software are governed by the following policies:
Help & Support
Support Level:
Self Help Resources and Information
- Mac Install (ESET website Tutorials - to be followed after downloading ESET from MyQueen'sU
- Antivirus FAQs
Getting Help
- Issues with obtaining and using System Centre Endpoint Protection should be addressed with the IT Support Centre at 613.533.6666 during business hours or by filling out the Help Form at https://www.queensu.ca/its/helpform/
Last Updated: December 18, 2018