Berkeley Security Software

The software must be installed on your university-owned computers by April 25.

To protect UC information and systems against increasing cyber threats against higher education, the UC President has instructed all UC campuses to adhere to new security requirementswith clear consequences for non-compliance.

Privacy Statement

Berkeley prioritizes privacy and data protection for individuals with EDR software installed on university-owned computers and servers. Campus EDR is not intended for installation on personally owned devices. The Campus Privacy Office and the Information Risk Governance Committee (IRGC) are reviewing our EDR program. See our detailed EDR Service article for more information.

Install the Berkeley Security Software on your university-owned computers by April 25. 

Berkeley Security Software provides a single installer with two components: BigFix is used for asset management and vulnerability identification, and Trellix is used for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to enhance security incident response and containment. For business needs that prevent installing EDR, you may request an exception. 

  • You do not need to take action if you have a campus-managed computer (aka Berkeley Desktop). Unsure if you have a campus-managed computer? Learn how to check here.
  • Installation times will vary based on hardware; we recommend setting aside 30 minutes.
  • Need help? Contact your Departmental IT Support channels or ITCS Support.

Click here for macOS instructions

CalNet Login Required

Click here for Windows instructions

CalNet Login Required

To Check Installation for macOS:

Look for “FireEye Helper” in the Applications folder:

screenshot showing successful EDR install on macOS

Additional Resources:

To Check Installation for Windows:

Look for the "Trellix" image on your taskbar:

This image shows a black and blue X icon on the taskbar

Hear from CISO, Allison Henry:

Click the image below to view this quick video explaining the software.

Screenshot of Software video

Software for Servers

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Information Security Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Cybersecurity for Researchers

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