An antivirus program is an essential component of IT security. It protects your system against malware such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware, which can steal, encrypt, or destroy data. Through regular scans and automatic updates, an antivirus solution helps detect and prevent security risks at an early stage.
IT.SERVICES provides Cisco as an antivirus and malware protection solution. Further information on licensing, installation, and usage can be found at:
The Information Security Office (ITSB) is the point of contact for all matters related to IT security
General inquiries and consultation:
E-Mail: itsb@rub.de
Reports of abusive usage:
E-Mail: abuse@rub.de
Further contact information can be found on the website of the Information Security Office (ITSB).
In case of disruptions to central IT systems and services, please contact the IT.SERVICES helpdesk.
E-Mail: its-helpdesk@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
The Network Operation Center is the point of contact for all matters related to network technology and infrastructure.
E-Mail: noc@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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Last update: Aug 28, 2025