In 2022, UD Information Technologies (UDIT), with the support of departmental IT professionals, deployed Crowdstrike Falcon, an enhanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution across all UD-owned laptops and desktops.
This initiative is part of a multi-faceted approach to better protect the University from cybersecurity threats and to meet the requirements of our cybersecurity insurance provider. EDR solutions allow for enhanced detection and response to security incidents occurring on endpoints (i.e. laptops and desktops) which can help better protect the University from ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks. In conjunction with cybersecurity training and awareness, these tools can keep UD’s data safe from advanced forms of malware, phishing and more.
UDIT would like to thank everyone for their support to ensure their devices are protected from cybersecurity threats and are in compliance with the Information Security Policy.
All UD-managed endpoints will have CrowdStrike installed automatically. Those not managed by an IT professional must also comply with this requirement. To install CrowdStrike on your self-managed device, reach out to your unit’s IT Professional or AskIT@udel.edu with your name, unit, and the Operating System of the laptop or desktop. They will provide you with an installation file and instructions for installing on your system.
You can learn more about EDR and CrowdStrike, including what data is analyzed, who has access to the data, and how the data is used, by reading UD’s CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection service page.