Keeping your devices and email secure helps protect both your personal information and University data.
The University uses a range of security measures to help protect systems, devices and email accounts from threats such as malware, spam and phishing attacks. Staff should also take steps to keep personal and University-managed devices secure.
University staff can install Sophos Home on up to 10 personal devices.
Sophos Home helps protect devices against viruses, malware and other security threats.
For Sophos Home download information and setup guidance, see the Software page.
Ensure your device firewall remains enabled and keep your operating system, browser and applications up to date with the latest security updates.
Security updates help protect your device against newly discovered vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
If you use antivirus software from another provider, ensure it is kept updated and active.
The University uses a range of security measures to help protect staff email accounts from spam, phishing emails and malicious attachments.
However, some suspicious emails may still reach your inbox, so it is important to remain cautious when opening unexpected messages, links or attachments.
Emails identified as potential spam may include a subject prefix such as:
Emails containing malicious content may be cleaned before delivery and marked with:
Some file attachment types may also be blocked automatically to help protect University systems and users.
If you believe a legitimate email has been incorrectly identified as spam, contact the ICT Service Desk.
If you need support with installing Sophos Home on your personal device, visit the Sophos Customer Support page.