Advice:

• Regularly install updates for all operating systems (OS), applications, and antivirus software. Cybersecurity threats often exploit vulnerabilities that have already been addressed in newer software versions. Therefore, keeping software up to date is crucial to mitigating potential risks.
• Both minor and major updates should be applied, as they can include important security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

Guideline:

• Enable Automatic Updates: Where possible, turn on automatic updates for your OS and applications. This setting allows your system to download and install updates as they become available without requiring manual intervention.
• Manual Update Scheduling: For software that does not support automatic updates (such as legacy applications), schedule regular check-ins, ideally weekly or monthly, to review and install available updates. Utilize tools that can alert you when updates are required, ensuring that you don’t miss critical updates.
• Track Update History: Maintain a log of installed updates to track compliance and facilitate troubleshooting in case new updates cause issues.