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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none">The SEO consortia has around 50 libraries that
<u>are only using <b>Windows Defender</b></u> as their sole antivirus on computers running the Workflows software<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">SEO Service Center requests that all library computers running the Workflows software have a dedicated,
<b><u>fully featured antivirus program</u></b> that is regularly updated and maintained to ensure the security of the Consortia database.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">While Windows Defender is built into all Windows operating systems, this version is not a full-fledged antivirus program and lacks the capabilities needed to handle today’s evolving cybersecurity
threats.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">In the past, relying solely on Windows Defender may have been sufficient, but with advancements in AI-driven hacking and automated cyber threats, additional protection is now essential.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424"> <b>Current best cybersecurity practices recommend using a robust antivirus solution alongside Windows Defender</b> to provide comprehensive system protection.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">Although having antivirus protection on all library computers is advisable, SEO Service Center specifically requests that<b> computers running Workflows software be equipped with a full-featured
antivirus program.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424"> Below are some of the leading antivirus solutions available today but there are others not listed:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Avast Business</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">ESET Protec Advanced</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">McAfee Total Protection for Business</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Microsoft Defender for Business</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Norton Small Business</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sophos Intercept</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Symantec Endpoint</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Trend Micro</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Webroot</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;background:white"><span style="color:#242424"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#242424">Implementation Deadline</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#242424">:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#242424"> </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">We request that libraries have a full-featured antivirus installed by the<u> end of
<b>July 2025</b></u><b> on machines running the Workflows software.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424"> <b>Optional Antivirus Service from SEO Service Center:</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#242424"> </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">If you need assistance selecting or maintaining an antivirus solution, SEO Service Center offers
<b>installation, monitoring, and maintenance of Symantec antivirus software</b> for your library. This service includes:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Installation and configuration of a full-fledged antivirus software client</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Regular monitoring and maintenance</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Scheduled system scans</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Regular security reports<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424">The <b>cost for this service is $50 per device- per year.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424"> If you are interested in this service or have any questions regarding this request, please contact SEO.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#242424"> Thank you for your attention to this important security measure.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Donald M Winland Jr</span></b><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#595959;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Infrastructure & Security Specialist II</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#595959"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><a href="https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/646728e0-086e-4371-a903-7e12be452454/public_url" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">CISSP</span></a>,
CEH, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, NETWORK+, A+</span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Ohio</span></b><span style="color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">SEO Service Center</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">40780 Marietta Rd.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">P.O. Box 185</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Caldwell, OH 43724</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Phone: 1-877-552-4262 x205</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Email:</span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:dwinland@library.ohio.gov"><span style="color:blue">dwinland</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">@library.ohio.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.6pt;background:white"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#5B9BD5;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://servingeveryohioan.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">https://servingeveryohioan.org/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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