Information Security Office Compliance
https://security.utexas.edu/content/min-security-standards | Systems > Minimum Standards > 4.5. System Hardening > 4.5.2 |
"Operating system and application services security patches are installed expediently (e.g., 30-days) and in a manner consistent with change management procedures. Products that no longer receive security updates from the vendor (e.g., unsupported) are not authorized." |
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How to determine your Windows Update options
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To check for Windows Updates on a PC with our management software:First, open your On the left, click on Device Compliance and press Check Compliance. You should see the Compliance Status - Last Checked time update as confirmation that this was successful. Click on the Updates tab on the left. The Status column here will give you information about the updates your PC may still need. Some common codes are:
Once all updates are installed, and all pending reboots are performed, the Updates tab on the left side of Software Center won't show any remaining available updates. |
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To check for Windows Updates on a PC without our management software:Begin by clicking on the Click on Check for Updates. If you haven't previously reconfigured any update settings, Windows should begin to download and install available updates. Once updates are installed, Windows will probably require a reboot to finish applying them. Computers in this state will be considered Non-Compliant by the Information Security Office requirements, so please reboot as soon as possible. Once all updates are installed and all pending reboots are performed, pressing Check for Updates should confirm that your system is up-to-date. If you see any errors and need help resolving them, please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk for assistance. |
