CSULB Desktop Base Software Standards

Overview

The following software standards are intended to be a consistent baseline for all university-owned, employee Windows and Macintosh computers. College and department approved applications can be added to this base standard as appropriate. These standards assumes versions are updated to the latest patched level.

Minimum Standards (updated 12/18/2023)

Windows

Minimum Software Standards	Comments
Windows 10 (legacy machines), Windows 11 (all new devices)	64 preferred. Excludes Home version. General availability patch levels.
Adobe Acrobat DC	PDF reader
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Edge	Meets CMS Certifications
Office (Microsoft) 365	64 bit preferred
Bitlocker	All devices will maintain encryption software
Microsoft Defender Anti-Virus	University managed
SCCM/EndPoint Agent	All University-owned devices will be managed
Zoom
Teams
Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN)	For devices that may be used off-campus
OneDrive	Sync enabled and profile folders mapped
*Chrome/FireFox available through Company Portal	Approved CMS versions only

MacOS (updated 12/18/2023)

Minimum Software Standards	Comments
MacOS	Within the latest 2 versions
Adobe Acrobat DC	PDF reader
Adobe Creative Cloud
Office (Microsoft) 365
FileVault encryption	All laptops will maintain encryption software
Microsoft Defender Anti-Virus	University managed
Apple School Manager (ASM) / JAMF	All University-owned devices will be managed
Zoom
Teams
Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN)	For devices that may be used off-campus
OneDrive	Sync enabled and profile folders mapped
*Chrome/FireFox available through Company Portal	Approved CMS versions only

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Thu 8/9/18 9:36 AM

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