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Make sure your software is patched

Patches are software and operating system updates that address security vulnerabilities within a program or product. Keeping current with software patches and updates is a critical set of internal controls to protect work networks, data and devices by reducing security vulnerabilities.

ACTION STEPS

• As part of IT internal controls, department IT staff should schedule and monitor routine patches and updates for networks and devices, with special attention to security patch alerts.
• At home, employees can increase protections by regularly updating anti-virus, phone apps, browsers and system updates.

See our CTR Cyber page for more cybersecurity internal controls.

Contact the Statewide Risk Management Team with any incidents or suspected incidents of fraud or cyber threats.