Check out these resources on 3rd Party Patching as part of the Home Computer Protection Kit, brought to you by the Information Security Office within the Division of Information Technology.
3rd Party Patching
On personal computers or devices, a third party patching software can help prevent security holes and keep applications updated.
Secunia PSI is a free computer security solution that identifies vulnerabilities in non-Microsoft (third party) programs. It is available for computers with Windows OS and Android devices.
AppFresh helps keep all applications, widgets, preference panes and plugins installed on a Mac up-to-date. This works for applications not downloaded from the App Store.
Make sure you receive Critical Updates automatically
Mac OS Critical Updates: To keep your Mac OS and App Store applications up-to-date
Open System Preferences
Choose App Store
Check the following items and automatically check for updates:
Download newly available updates in the background
Install app updates
Install system data files and security updates
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