Security Software

Anti-Virus Software

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use up-to-date anti-virus software on personal computing devices. 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. 

CSUN Owned Devices

If you have a CSUN owned device, please contact the local technical support contact for your area. 

Personal Home Devices

These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:

• Windows: Microsoft Security Essentials and/or Malwarebytes page.  
• Macintosh: Sophos and/or Malwarebytes for Mac 

Firewalls

Windows and Mac computers provide built-in firewalls to protect against unauthorized network access to your computing device. Instructions for enabling the firewall on Windows 7, 8, and Mac OS X 5+ are:

• Windows 10 - Enable Firewall
• Windows 8 - Enable Firewall
• Windows 7 - Enable Firewall
• Macintosh OSX 5 and later - Enable Firewall

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 unknowingly by downloading and installing untrusted software. Only download and install trusted software.

CSUN Owned Devices

If you have a CSUN owned device, please contact the local technical support contact for your area. 

Personal Home Devices

These recommendations can be installed on personal home devices:

• Windows: Spybot - Can only be installed on personal devices and not CSUN owned devices due to the end user license agreement. 
• Macintosh: Malwarebytes - Same as above.