---
type: source
title: "Antivirus Measures for Operating Systems"
tags: [security, antivirus, windows, macos, linux]
related: [bsi-it-grundschutz, windows-defender, clamwin]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_dokumentation_it_informationssicherheit_antivirenma.md"]
---

# Antivirus Measures for Operating Systems

This source document from the Universitätsrechenzentrum (URZ) outlines the institutional policy and requirements for antivirus software across different operating systems used within the university environment.

## Key Policies

### Microsoft Windows
- **Windows 10/11**: Protection against malware is mandatory, following the guidelines of the **Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)**. The URZ states that the built-in [[windows-defender]] is sufficient and meets modern security standards (referencing **AV-TEST**), making third-party antivirus software unnecessary.
- **Windows Server**: Antivirus protection is required, and the URZ suggests [[clamwin]] as an adequate alternative.

### macOS and Linux
- From the perspective of the URZ, there is no operational requirement to deploy antivirus software on [[macos]] or [[linux]] systems.

## Support
Technical issues regarding these security measures are handled via the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] through:
- The [[groupware]] ticket system.
- The URZ hotline (extension 1420).