diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 9f363945..13780708 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -14,7 +14,11 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-cmake_minimum_required (VERSION 3.9...3.16)
+cmake_minimum_required (VERSION 3.9)
+# Use standard target names
+cmake_policy(SET CMP0078 NEW)
+# Allows SWIG_MODULE_NAME to be set
+cmake_policy(SET CMP0086 NEW)
 
 project(STA VERSION 2.0.18)