Certified Desktop is a suite of security related applications and configurations licensed and deployed to campus endpoints to units by IT support professionals with reporting. Individual users who are interested in installing the data security tools that are part of Certified Desktop on their Cornell-owned laptop or desktop computer should contact local IT administrators.
What Is Certified Desktop?
Certified Desktop is a suite of applications and configurations, with reporting, intended to promote the adoption of effective data security measures and policies on campus.
This service for faculty and staff consists of a suite of state-of-the-art security tools. Data security is a priority at Cornell, as outlined by the university’s Policy 5.10, and Certified Desktop can help campus users meet these goals for protecting their important files, data, and research.
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Code42 (formerly Crashplan), cloud backup
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CrowdStrike Protection, anti-malware
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Endpoint Management Tools, automated asset management and patch deployment
- TeamDynamix will be used to track and store endpoint asset information. CIT will provide automatic initial asset creation in CIT’s TDX Asset Management system.
Why Certified Desktop?
Once installed, Certified Desktop will help make sure that you never lose data again, even if you lose your computer, and that malware cannot infect your computer or hold your files hostage.
Certified Desktop is licensed through campus academic and administrative departments.