Update the Operating System (OS)

Install operating system updates on all of your devices as soon as possible. Attackers won’t wait so neither should you!

Update Anti-Virus (AV)

Keep your anti-virus up-to-date so it can help keep you safe.

Update Software

Make sure all applications and software are updated and patched against known vulnerabilities. **Patches are pushed automatically to DoIT-Managed devices.**

Keep Software Up to Date with 3 Simple Steps

1. Watch for notifications

Our devices will usually notify us that we need to run updates. This includes our devices’ operating systems, programs, and apps. It’s important to install ALL updates, especially for our web browsers and antivirus software. 

2. Install updates as soon as possible

When notified about software updates, especially critical updates, we should be sure to install them as soon as possible. Malicious online criminals won’t wait, so we shouldn’t either!   

3. Turn on automatic updates

With automatic updates, our devices will install updates without any input from us as soon as the update is available—Easy! 

To turn on the automatic updates feature, look in the device’s settings, possibly under Software or Security. Search settings for “automatic updates” if needed.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/update-software