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CrowdStrike Falcon is a cloud-based security tool that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems and and it is the default Berkeley Lab antivirus software for Windows and Mac.
CrowdStrike Falcon is different from legacy antivirus because the CrowdStrike Falcon platform:
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Sophos Anti-virus will be uninstalled, and CrowdStrike Falcon will be installed.
Can I use CrowdStrike Falcon on my personal computer?
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Not generally. For
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No, you cannot, as CrowdStrike Falcon is for Berkeley Lab systems only. For non-LBL-issued computers, you will need to replace Sophos Antivirus with another trusted Anti-virus on the market, such as Windows Defender or Avast.
Why are non-LBL-issued computers not supported?
CrowdStrike Falcon is not available for non-LBL computers for the following reasons:
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install a personal Antivirus solution. However, personal computers that are durably on the Lab network and/or regularly used to conduct work for Berkeley Lab must install Crowdstrike.
Where to download CrowdStrike Falcon?
Download CrowdStrike Falcon from https://software.lbl.gov/.
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SeeInstall/Uninstall CrowdStrike Falcon.
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Why a maintenance token is necessary to uninstall CrowdStrike Falcon?
The purpose of the maintenance token is to protect CrowdStrike Falcon from unauthorized uninstallation by malicious software disguised as a user’s action.
What Operating Systems are supported?
- Windows 10 and higherWindows 11
- Supported versions of Windows Server
- macOS 11 Big Sur and higher (Intel, M1, and M2 chipsets)12 and above
- See Supported Operating Systems Full List for more details
What are some of the requirements to install CrowdStrike Falcon?
- See the "What Operating Systems are supported?" section aboveLinux: support is coming later in the deployment
- Connection to the Internet
Note: If you would like assistance because your system does not meet the listed requirements, please email [email protected] and include the following:
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When will Linux be supported?
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Linux will not be supported with Crowdstrike Falcon. An announcement will be made once the timeline is determined. Feel free to install an Antivirus of your choice if you would like.
Does the CrowdStrike Falcon macOS installer work for Intel, M1, and M2 chipsets?
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CrowdStrike Falcon runs in the background automatically, and there is no user-accessible interface. This is to improve security. If someone compromises your computer, they can not disable CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does CrowdStrike Falcon manages the firewall on the computer?
CrowdStrike Falcon is capable of enforcing firewall policies. However, the Crowdstrike team is not currently enforcing firewall policies through CrowdStrike Falcon.
With CrowdStrike Falcon, will BigFix still be needed?
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