Do you tend to put off system updates? You shouldn't do that. You're exposing your computer, and potentially your entire IT estate, to security vulnerabilities. Updating your computer is an excellent computer security practice, and we're going to give you 6 good reasons to do it.
What is an update?
The term " upgrade" is often misused. In reality, there are 2 ways to update your IT equipment.
Computer security updates or patches
Patches are computer security patches.
When you use a fleet management toolthey are automatically deployed on computers and activated the next time they are restarted. Typically, you'll see a pop-up prompting you to restart your computer.
Upgrading or deploying higher OS versions
Operating systems evolve. At the time of writing, the most recent version of Windows is Windows 11. As for macOS, it's macOS Ventura.
We advise you to wait a few months after the release of an update before pushing it. This will ensure that it is robust.
What are updates for?
Here are 6 reasons to stop putting them off:
●Close computer security loopholes identified by operating systems themselves with the latest security patches.
● Upgrades and updates can be used to correct certain bugs on your employees' computers.
● Thanks to these updates, you benefit from the latest Windows or macOS features.
● They are a prerequisite for taking out cybersecurity insurance.
● They'll be an extra guarantee when it comes to answering the IT security questionnaires of major groups, and they'll make your closing easier.
● Updates help you achieve an IT security standard.
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