The universities in the state of Thuringia have a Microsoft license agreement that includes the MS Defender malware protection. Only members of the Bauhaus University Weimar and the Franz Liszt University of Music are authorized to use the software provided here during the license period.
The existing Sophos license expires on May 3, 2026. After that date, the Sophos malware protection can no longer be used and must be replaced by MS Defender or an alternative.
A home-use version for private computers will no longer be offered. For Windows systems, the integrated Microsoft Defender provides solid basic protection. Further alternatives can be found at AV-TEST: Link
Note: Most links are only accessible from the Bauhaus University's internal network.
Installing and using MS Defender – NOT FOR PRIVATE USERS
Please always coordinate the installation with the IT support staff in your department. Administrative rights are required for installation. (Note: The download is only possible from within the university's IP range!) Malware protection is managed via the Microsoft Defender Portal and the policies and settings configured there.
Note: Windows computers using ZDM (Central Desktop Management) receive Microsoft Defender through software distribution.
Installation for »Windows«
| Installer »Windows« Link [Access only from within the university network or via VPN] |
Procedure: Open Anleitung.md and proceed as described there.
Installation für »Mac OS«
| Installer »Mac OS«: Link [Zugriff nur uniintern oder per VPN möglich] |
Hinweis: Die Installationspakete werden über den Cloud-Speicher (nextcloud) der Universität bereitgestellt.
Vorgehensweise: Suchen Sie den für Sie zutreffenden Bereich:
- Fakultät Architektur und Urbanistik = Defender-A_U.zip
- Fakultät Bau und Umwelt = Defender-B_U.zip
- Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung = Defender-K_G.zip
- Fakultät Medien = Defender-MED.zip
- Universitätsbibliothek = Defender-BIB.zip
- SCC = Defender-SCC.zip
- ZUV (Zentrale Universitätsverwaltung) = Defender-ZUV.zip
Laden sie den passenden Installer herunter und folgen Sie der im Ordner enthaltenen Anleitung (_Nutzer Anleitung.pdf).
Installation for »Linux«
| Installer »Linux«: Link (Beta-Version) [Access only from within the university network or via VPN] |
Procedure: Unpack the package and follow the instructions in the included readme.txt file.
The following tags can be used for area assignment:
- A_U = Faculty of Architecture and Environment
- B_U = Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environment
- K_G = Faculty of Art and Design
- MED = Faculty of Media
- BIB = University Library
- SCC = Computing Center
- ZUV = Central university administration
MALWARE PROTECTION FOR PRIVATE COMPUTERS
Thuringian universities do not offer a home use option for private systems.
For Windows systems, the integrated Microsoft Defender provides solid basic protection.
Further alternatives can be found at AV-TEST: Link