For units who have signed up for Certified Desktop, the following alternative security tools may be considered acceptable for meeting compliance requirements. Units should consult with the IT Security Office on deployment and reporting considerations. 

If the solution you're seeking is not on the list below, contact security-services@cornell.edu for review.

Backup services

• Preferred: CrashPlan

Endpoint Protection (Anti-malware) 

• Preferred: CrowdStrike
• Acceptable: Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Acceptable: Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

Encryption

• BitLocker
• FileVault