This VPN client is required for accessing on-campus network resources from off-campus locations.
For additional information see: VPN at LSU: Overview.
Please click on client.vpn.lsu.edu to download the client software. NOTE: The provided link ONLY works OFF CAMPUS.
Windows & Mac Users: If you are facing any difficulty in downloading the client from the above link, please use Internet Explorer.
Linux Users: If you are facing any problems with freezing, try using the interceptor.c download provided in the download area below.
ClamAV is an open source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware & other malicious threats.
Mac users: ClamAV can be downloaded from the Mac App Store
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.
For additional information about this software, please see this GROK article: DBAN: LSU Overview
Preventing a data breach starts with knowing where your sensitive information exists and Identity Finder makes it both simple and affordable to not only find confidential data, but also protect it from leakage and theft.
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology.
For additional information about this software, please see this GROK article: Microsoft Security Essentials: LSU Overview
Spybot scans your computer's memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware components and removes them.
For additional information, see : Spybot 1.6: LSU overview.
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, it does not have to remain running in the background. Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software. Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2 combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in a single agent and management console, increasing protection and helping lower total cost of ownership.
If you would like to run your own Symantec Endpoint Server please contact the ITS security group at security@lsu.edu.
Symantec Endpoint Protection combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in a single agent and management console, increasing protection and helping lower total cost of ownership. Symantec Endpoint Protection AntiVirus (SEP) should be configured to run 'Live Update' daily.
For additional information, see: Symantec Endpoint Protection: LSU Overview.
