CrowdStrike is software that provides advanced antivirus and malware protection. It protects users against cyberattack, monitors computers and systems for malicious behavior, and sends alerts to Dartmouth's security professionals to stop threats in real time. CrowdStrike accelerates investigation and remediation and ensures stealthy attacks don't go undetected.
Who can use CrowdStrike?
- At this stage of deployment, CrowdStrike is available to Dartmouth faculty, and staff. CrowdStrike will be available to students in the near future.
How do I activate CrowdStrike on my Dartmouth-owned computer?
- We will automatically activate CrowdStrike on Dartmouth-owned computers beginning on May 27, 2020. This proactive hands-free activation is made possible through the Device Assurance Program (DAP).
How do I activate CrowdStrike on my non-Dartmouth owned work computer?
- Instructions for self-installing CrowdStrike on Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu computers are in the Related Article section to the right.
Why is antivirus protection important?
- Members of the Dartmouth community have access to valuable resources commonly targeted by attackers. These resources include:
- Professional contact information and communications
- Intellectual property, proprietary data, and research data
- Computing and data processing resources
- Antivirus software protects users and the broader Dartmouth community from
- Identity theft
- Data theft
- Fraud
- Ransomware
- Unwanted or malicious software
- Malicious websites
- Links in email
- System and credential compromise
- Interruption of business operations
- Antivirus protection is required for all Dartmouth-owned devices and systems accessing Dartmouth data.
- Antivirus protection is especially important when working remotely.
How will CrowdStrike be used?
- We are committed to preserving the privacy of Dartmouth community members.
- CrowdStrike will be used subject to Dartmouth's Information Technology Policy.
- CrowdStrike will monitor Dartmouth computers and systems for unexpected or malicious behavior.
- The software will automatically generate alerts.
- Alerts will be monitored by Dartmouth's Security Personnel trained to respond to incidents.
- Alerts and detections that require intervention will be communicated with end users.
- Recurring malicious behavior will be automatically blocked for the greater Dartmouth community.
- We will not use CrowdStrike to monitor the contents of your documents.
- CrowdStrike will not automatically send your files to third parties.
How do I submit a support ticket about CrowdStrike?
If you are experiencing an issue with CrowdStrike and need to report a problem, then click HERE to submit a support ticket.