Microsoft Windows Update - IT Policies and Standards


Information Technology Policies and Standards Comment on this Standard
Title	Microsoft Windows Update
Type	Standard
Related Policy	Information Technology Protection
Category	Security
Status	Superseded
Approved	05/20/2004
To Be Reviewed	05/04/2008
Scope	Ensures that all personal computers that connect to the City's networks have access to and apply current, critical Microsoft Windows updates. Applies to all personal computers that connect to the City's networks with Windows 2000 or later installed.
Standard	PCs shall be configured so that Microsoft "Windows Update" critical updates are automatically downloaded and applied daily.
Rationale	Limits the City's exposure to known vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows.

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