Security Software
Anti-Virus Software
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use up-to-date anti-virus software on personal computing devices.听Anti-virus software is required on any device that connects to campus network resources. Anti-virus software protects devices from malicious software code intending to harm your system or steal private information.听
CSUN Owned Devices
If you have a CSUN owned device, please contact the听local technical support听contact for your area.听
Personal Home Devices
These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:
- Windows:听听and/or听.听听
- Macintosh:听听and/or听听
Firewalls
Windows and Mac computers provide built-in firewalls to protect against unauthorized network access to your computing device. Instructions for enabling the firewall听on Windows 7, 8, and Mac OS X 5+ are:
- Windows 10 -听
- Windows 8 -听
- Windows 7 -听
- Macintosh OSX 5 and later -听
Spyware/Adware
Spyware or tracking software is any technology that aids in the unauthorized gathering of personal information from a computing device. Spyware is a form of virus and can be installed听unknowingly by downloading and installing untrusted software.听Only download and install trusted software.
CSUN Owned Devices
If you have a CSUN owned device, please contact the听local technical support听contact for your area.听
Personal Home Devices
These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:
- Windows:听听- Can only be installed on personal devices and not CSUN owned devices due to the end user license agreement.听
- Macintosh:听- Same as above.