You can download System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection 4.5.22 for Mac from our application library for free. This software for Mac OS X was originally designed by Microsoft. The bundle id for System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection for Mac is com.microsoft.app.scepgui. You can launch this application on Mac OS X 10.5.0 or later. Download System Center Endpoint Protection using the link provided. Run the Download file. At the UAC dialog, click Yes. Click Next at the Welcome screen and accept the license terms. Choose to join the Customer Experience Improvement. Turn on Windows Firewall. The 'critical updates' classification must be selected, as well as the 'Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010' product. (Yes, that is the same product specification for System Center Endpoint Protection.) The following link explains it all.
Jun 27, 2012 To install System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection for Mac, follow these steps: Note Running two antivirus programs on the same computer can cause performance problems and system instability. Uninstall any antivirus software that is currently installed on your computer before you install System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection for Mac.
The Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) is the current recommended Antivirus/Malware application for university-owned Windows based computers. University Owned Mac computers may install ESET.
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Note: Retirees and alumni are not eligible to obtain Queen's licensed antivirus software.
Getting Started
Who Can Use It?
Faculty, staff, departments
Are There Any Costs?
Centrally funded.
How Do I Get It?
Download from the Software Centre
How Do I Discontinue It?
Entitlement to use expires when they leave Queens
Additional Information
Software Publisher
Microsoft
Supported Platform / System Requirements
Windows
Windows 10 (use built in Windows Defender)
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, Alumni and Retirees
Queen's University does not have licensed antivirus software for graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni or Retirees use.
ITS recommends Microsoft Security Essentials for unlicensed Windows 7 users.
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Windows Defender (replacement to Security Essentials).
Mac OS X users are encouraged to source an antivirus product of their choice.
The following reviews will allow you to compare free and commercial AV programs that can be downloaded or purchased online.
PC Users
System Center Endpoint Protection Mac Download
Mac Users
Governing IT Policies
Users of this software are governed by the following policies:
Help & Support
Support Level:
Self Help Resources and Information
Getting Help
Issues with obtaining and using System Centre Endpoint Protection should be addressed with the IT Support Centre at 613.533.6666 during business hours or by filling out the Help Form at https://www.queensu.ca/its/helpform/