12 April 2023

Keeping devices and software up to date

Modern devices run a huge amount of software. This includes operating systems such as: Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS - and the applications we install to do just about everything, from word processing, to photo retouching and sound recording.

To prevent known vulnerabilities from being exploited, all of this software must be kept up to date. This means installing patches released by the software developers to close security holes found in their products. Hence the name 'patching'.

This guidance will help you understand the security risks posed by out of date devices, and advise you on how best to secure devices against the latest cyber security threats. READ MORE...

www.ncsc.gov.uk


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