Laptop Security

Computer viruses can crash your computer and wreak havoc with your studies. The moment you connect to the internet your laptop is a target for viruses, spyware, adware, spam and other intrusions. They can delete your files, send personal information about you to other people, and use your computer to cause harm to others.

You must have antivirus software on your laptop before connecting to the campus network. Your laptop does not automatically come with antivirus software. When resident students arrive on campus they can download Norton Antivirus software free of charge at the Norton Antivirus License Agreement site. Other SNHU students may purchase software at an educational discount by visiting the SNHU Campus Store Textbook/Software site.

Be sure that your anti-virus software is updated at least weekly and scans your computer daily for viruses. Visit the Virus Site to learn more about keeping your computer and personal information secure.