How do I update and scan with CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security?
Keeping your CrowdStrike Falcon anti-virus program up to date is one of the most important steps in protecting your computer against viruses and other malware. This web page will demonstrate, step-by-step, how users can ensure that their CrowdStrike Falcon anti-virus program is up to date as well as how to scan their computers for viruses in the event the computer becomes infected.
All ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ owned computers should have CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security installed. If your computer does not have any anti-virus, or if the anti-virus installed is not CrowdStrike Falcon, please contact Campus Technology Support at 581-HELP for assistance.
How will I know if CrowdStrike Falcon is installed?
- On Windows, you will find the CrowdStrike Falcon Shield in the system tray. The shield icon on Windows looks like:
- On a Mac, you will find the CrowdStrike Falcon Shield icon in the menu bar. The shield icon on a Mac looks like:
How do I open CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security and Control?
- Once you have located the CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security icon, you need to right-click on the icon and select "Open CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security and Control".
- Once open, you will be presented with the CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security main menu.
Do I need to manually update CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security?
- CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security and Control is setup to update automatically without requiring any action by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ users.
- If you would like to manually update CrowdStrike Falcon, right click on the CrowdStrike Falcon icon in the system tray and select “Update now”. This will kick off an update for the system.
Does CrowdStrike Falcon do real time or on-demand scanning of files?
- CrowdStrike Falcon will check each file as you access them or download them. Additionally, you can perform a manual scan of select files or the entire system.
- To scan your system, open CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security on your computer and select “Scan my Computer”
How do I perform a manual scan for viruses and malware?
- On Windows and Mac:
- Open CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security on your computer and select “Scan my Computer”
- A scan will begin immediately.
If CrowdStrike Falcon suspects a file of being malicious, does it delete it automatically?
- We have configured CrowdStrike Falcon to only quarantine items it finds malicious. The quarantine blocks access to the file until an end user and/or a desktop technician reviews it and removes or allows it. If you have any question or concerns about files that are quarantined, please contact Campus Technology Support at 217-581-1963.
How do I look for quarantined items?
- In the CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security client, click on Quarantine Manager. here you will see any item that has been quarantined. Here, you will be able to approve the file as safe or remove the file.
Is ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's version of CrowdStrike Falcon available for students and employee home use?
- ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is only licensed to install CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ inventoried computers.
What should I do if CrowdStrike Falcon is not on my ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ owned computer?
- All ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ owned computers should have CrowdStrike FalconEndpoint Security installed. If your computer does not have any anti-virus, or if the anti-virus installed is not CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security, please contact Campus Technology Support at 217-581-4357 for assistance.