Microsoft Defender Onboarding

Installing MS Defender on non-secure-computing-enabled devices

Written By CIRES IT (Super Administrator)

Updated at December 17th, 2024

In order to maintain security on our CIRES/CU OIT is requiring the installation of the Microsoft Defender Endpoint for all university owned computers running Windows and MacOS 12 Monterey or newer. Please use the appropriate guide below to install this software, but do not hesitate to contact CIRES IT at ciresithelp@colorado.edu if you would like for a team member to install this for you.

If your device is enrolled in Secure Computing, Microsoft Defender is configured for you and no other action is required. Not sure if you're enrolled in Secure Computing? Check your device for Self Service Software, and if you are able to open Self Service Software, Defender is configured on your device.

PDF Install guides:

Windows - Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

MacOS - Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint