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--- zotdefend_v2 [2025/06/05 20:26] – jnilsson
+++ zotdefend_v2 [2025/06/05 21:09] (current) – [Method Two: Install the ZotDefend components on your own] jnilsson
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 ====== ZotDefend security package information ======
-{{::zotdefend_newsannouncement_securitypackage.jpg?600|}}
+[[https://www.oit.uci.edu/2025/03/26/secure-your-devices-with-new-zotdefend-security-package/|{{::zotdefend_newsannouncement_securitypackage.jpg?600|}}]]
 ===== What is ZotDefend? =====
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 === Instructions for Windows computers ===
-If you use a Windows computer and would prefer to do this on your own, you can download the installer for BigFix for your computer on your own:
+If you use a Windows computer and would prefer to do this on your own, you can download the installer for BigFix here:
   * For Windows: [[https://sites.socsci.uci.edu/~cndavis/share/BigFix-SocSci-Win.zip|BigFix-SocSci-Win.zip]]
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 === Instructions for Mac computers ===
-If you use a Mac computer, then we recommend scheduling an appointment with us by contacting us via email ([[sscs@uci.edu]]). When you reach out to us, please provide the property tag for your computer. See the example image above for what a [[ #property_tag|property tag]] looks like.
+If you use a Mac computer, then we recommend scheduling an appointment with us by contacting us via email ([[sscs@uci.edu]]). You can install BigFix, but we have observed that BigFix will usually not install Trellix HX correctly. If the installation ends in a broken state, then we must manually uninstall and reinstall it.
-You can install BigFix, but we have found that Trellix HX does not usually install correctly. It requests specific system permissions, and if you miss the security pop-up, click the wrong button, or do not give it the requested permission, then the installation ends in a broken state and we must manually uninstall and reinstall it.
+If you want to install BigFix on your own, you can use this link:
   * For Mac: [[https://sites.socsci.uci.edu/~cndavis/share/BigFix-SocSci-Mac.zip|BigFix-SocSci-Mac.zip]]
+The BigFix installer is **password protected**. We will provide the password to open the .zip after you have sent us the property tag for your computer. See the example image above for what a [[ #property_tag|property tag]] looks like.
 === Instructions for Linux computers ===
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   * [[https://activate.uci.edu/sso-zotdefend-exemption]]
+You may do this on personal devices and as often as needed.
 ==== What are the software components being installed? ====
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 ==== What is UCOP's response to my concerns about Trellix? ====
-UCOP has released the following FAQ regarding concerns about the EDR software, Trellix HX:
+UCOP has released the following statement regarding concerns about the EDR software, Trellix HX:
   * [[https://security.ucop.edu/services/threat-detection-and-identification/edr-overview.html]]
+There is also an FAQ which covers questions about compatible devices, privacy/security, and concerns about teaching/research:
+  * [[https://security.ucop.edu/services/threat-detection-and-identification/edr-faqs.html]]
 [[https://socsci.uci.edu/zdinstallers|{{::uci18_simpleseal_blue_nofill_90.png?25|}}]]