MA-03.6 ยท Software Updates and Patches

Control Description

Inspect maintenance tools to ensure the latest software updates and patches are installed.

Impact Baselines
Security baselines where this control applies
Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53-enhancement
organization
Enhancement
Control Statement
The control requirements

Inspect maintenance tools to ensure the latest software updates and patches are installed.

Supplemental Guidance

Maintenance tools using outdated and/or unpatched software can provide a threat vector for adversaries and result in a significant vulnerability for organizations.

Related NIST Controls
Other NIST 800-53 controls related to this one
AC-03
AC-06