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September 19, 2026

APEX Client Update (v2.3.1.22)

**09/20/2026 12:32 PM - Completed**

The APEX update has been completed on the ERDS & G2G platforms and post-deployment testing was successful.

Please make sure you are using the latest client (2.2.9750.870) when logging into APEX. 

The image shows a login screen for the Automated Payload Exchange (APEX) by CeRTNA with a warning about unauthorized access.

Reminder, The client now include the .gov platforms.  These will only work if your IT has already completed he firewall changes necesary to access the certna.ca.gov URLs.    If they have update the Firewall, you may switch to the .gov platforms at any time.

The image shows a login interface for the APEX system, with fields for username, password, and platform selection.

 

CeRTNA will be deploying an APEX update this weekend. (9/19/2026 - 9/20/2026)

*** Please be sure to close your APEX client at the end of your workday today, Friday 9/18/2026. ***

This deployment includes the following updates:

  • .gov Platform:
    • New Platform options to support the certna.ca.gov Platform
    • Make sure your firewall rules are updated before attempting to use these update platform options
  • Enhanced connectivity logging
    • Connectivity Checks lgged in detail for improved troubleshooting
    • HTTP request logging for improved client diagnostics
  • Reduced HTTP connections
    • optimized client http requests to reduce network and server load
  • Server side URL customization enabled
    • Host servers no longer required to maintain active SSL cert as HTTPS is offloaded to Firewall.
    • Payload services can connect to internal server IP rather than external hostnames
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Admin COI upload fixed

We’ll send out an e-mail once the update is finished and the post-deployment testing is completed successfully. 


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact  our Technical Director, Greg Dapkus greg.dapkus@CeRTNAca.gov

If you need immediate assistance, please call 657-216-1400.