Why Patch Tuesday is so Important

Patch Tuesday

Adjusting to remote working and an increase in daily cyber security attacks, has only amplified the necessity of regular security patching. Consequently, this update answers why patching and updating your software is so important.

Here’s our friendly reminder to install any updates as soon as possible (if you do them manually…) and ensure you mitigate the chance of any security risks.

Firstly, what is Patch Tuesday?

Originally introduced in 2003, Patch Tuesday occurs on the second Tuesday of every month, and it’s on this day that Microsoft release the security and software updates for their Windows operating systems.

So, why every second Tuesday and when they detect them?

Rather than releasing updates as and when they detect vulnerabilities, Microsoft gathers them into one large regular update, so businesses and IT administrators can prepare in advance. Essentially this regularity results in less downtime, and the ability to plan for testing and installing – Just Microsoft living up to their efficient reputation as ever.

The Importance of Patching

Patches essentially cover up security holes in order to keep hackers out, which is why it’s so essential to keep them up to date. Following Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday releases, regular patching of your software is a crucial part of keeping data safe – Hacker’s thrive on security vulnerabilities and will take advantage of any weaknesses that they can find.

At Stripe OLT, we would always recommend backing up your system and any important files before installing these patches, as well as putting a disaster recovery plan in place, just to be on the safe side.

If you are concerned about your security posture and want to know if your systems are up to date, get in touch with one of our experts today, we can help you understand more about the Vulnerability Assessment services we provide, and how hey can help to improve your existing cyber-security posture.