Information Security Office Compliance
https://security.utexas.edu/content/min-security-standards | Systems > Minimum Standards > 4.5. System Hardening > 4.5.2 |
"Operating system and application services security patches are installed expediently (e.g., 30-days) and in a manner consistent with change management procedures. Products that no longer receive security updates from the vendor (e.g., unsupported) are not authorized." |
How to determine your Windows Update options
If you can't find Software Center in the first step under Using Software Center below, move on to the Using Windows Update section.
To check for and install updates using the Software Center application on managed computers:
First, open your 
Start Menu and search for Software Center
On the left, click on Device Compliance and press Check Compliance. You should see the Compliance Status - Last Checked time update as confirmation that this was successful.
Click on the Updates tab on the left. The Status column here will give you information about the updates your PC may still need.
Some common codes are:
| Required | Updates can be installed by selecting them and pressing Install |
| Requires Restart | Updates are already installed, but Windows needs to reboot in order to finish applying them. Computers in this state will be considered Non-Compliant by the Information Security Office requirements, so please reboot as soon as possible. |
| Failed | Something went wrong. Please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk if you would like assistance. |
Once all updates are installed, and all pending reboots are performed, the Updates tab on the left side of Software Center won't show any remaining available updates.
To check for and install Microsoft updates through Windows Update:
Begin by clicking on the Start Menu, search for Updates, then click Check for updates in System Settings
Press Check online for updates from Microsoft Update if you have the option. If not, click Check for updates.
Windows should begin to download and install available updates.
Once updates are installed, a restart will most likely be required to apply the updates. Computers in this state are considered Non-Compliant by the Information Security Office's requirements, so please reboot as soon as possible.
Once all updates are installed and all pending reboots are performed, pressing Check for Updates should confirm that your system is up-to-date.
If you see any errors and need help resolving them, please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk for assistance.
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