Fresno State is joining colleges and universities nationwide to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. This week, we’re focusing on updates and patches — the easiest win to reduce risk.

Campus‑Managed vs. Personal Devices — Who updates what?

To reduce confusion and keep everyone safe, here’s how updates work at Fresno State:

Campus‑Managed Devices (university‑owned, centrally managed)
Technology Services patches and updates these devices automatically on a scheduled basis.

• What you should do: keep the device powered on and connected regularly; when prompted, restart immediately so updates can complete.
• Do not change update settings, install third‑party “updater” tools, or delay required restarts for long.
• If something seems off (e.g., repeated failures or unusual prompts), contact your Technology Services Liaison: technology.fresnostate.edu/departments/client-services.html

Personal Devices (home computers, phones, tablets, wearables, etc.)
You are responsible for updating personal devices. Use the checklists below.

• Personal Devices: Update basics
  • Enable automatic updates for operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) and apps.
  • Restart devices regularly so updates can complete.
  • Keep browsers and extensions current (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari); Update productivity/collaboration tools (Office, Adobe Reader, etc.).
  • Don’t forget other devices: tablets, Chromebooks, smart TVs/streamers and wearables.
  • Use built‑in updaters and official app stores. Ignore pop‑ups or ads telling you to “update now.”
  • Back up important files before major OS upgrades.

Stay Protected with Duo
Duo adds a powerful layer of protection if your Fresno State password is ever exposed.

Manage your settings here: https://idm.fresnostate.edu/2step/

Coming Next Week
Recognizing and reporting phishing and social engineering attempts.

Thank you for helping keep our campus secure.