Mason has implemented a new electronic system called Mason Update and Scanning Technology (MUST II). MUST (II) has been designed to help ensure that your computer is prepared to safely connect to the Mason Network. This system will ensure that your computer does not have several targeted worms, viruses, or trojan horses and is configured to Mason's standard level of computing security. You can find the flyer that was passed out at check-in here.
The MUST II system does not violate your privacy or scan the content of your files. To learn more about what the system specifically does, you may want to read the Update Tool function overview. The Frequently Asked Questions document can answer most general questions. Here is a list of the Supported Client types by Operating System.
Your computer will have limited access to the network and Internet until it has successfully completed the MUST process. If you have additional questions about this system please contact the ITU Support Center at 703-993-8870.
Mason security guidelines require the use of the University standard Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition package on computers connected to the Mason network. If you do not have the University standard package installed, the MUST system will provide a link to it. You may also click here and download either the 32 or 64 bit Un-Managed client (this will open a new browser window) for your system.
Prior to beginning this process you MUST uninstall any non-standard anti-virus software and temporarily disable any firewall software/pop-up blockers on your computer. Examples of common anti-virus software include McAfee, Norton, Trend Micro, etc. Failure to uninstall your non-standard anti-virus software may cause your computer to crash.
For help uninstalling your anti-virus software, please read How To Uninstall Software. Please return to this page after you have completed your software removal, disabled your firewall, and rebooted your computer.
We are currently working to put up screen captures of MUST installations. As we create them we will enter them on the Screen Captures page. These sets of buildings are called zones by Network Engineering and can be found here.
