Be Secure contains a collection of free software and configurations specially prepared by the Network Security team at Residential Computing for use by students living in the residence halls. A few minutes now can save hours of frustration and data loss later on.

Be Secure is the easiest and fastest way for you to compute safely on the residence hall network and to meet campus minimum security standards.

Windows Software

EnergyStar EZWizard
This software enables the handy power-saving functionality of your computer's monitor. Activating power management features on a single monitor can save between $25 and $75 per year. When over 6000 students have computers in an area like the Residence Halls, the energy savings can be massive!

Mozilla Firefox
Firefox is a free, fast, and secure alternative to Internet Explorer. It promotes safe computing and supports tons of free, useful cool plugins to enhance your browsing experience.

Symantec Client Security
Symantec Client Security is a top-of-the-line firewall and antivirus software application. UC Berkeley provides a student license for unlimited virus definition updates, so your computer stays up-to-date.

Automatic Updates, XP Service Pack 2, and More
Be Secure also includes the latest updates and service packs for Windows. These ensure that your software stays as new as it can be.

Macintosh Software

For PowerPC-Based Macintoshes
Be Secure is designed for PowerPC-based Mac computers. This means if you have a MacBook, Mac Pro, or new iMac built with an Intel-based processor, some of the software included with Be Secure will not install.

Macintosh users are provided with the following software:

Mozilla Firefox
Norton Antivirus Corporate
Norton Personal Firewall