VPM-05.4 ยท Automated Software & Firmware Updates

Control Description

Automated mechanisms exist to install the latest stable versions of security-relevant software and firmware updates.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization use automated mechanisms to install the latest stable versions of security-relevant software and firmware updates?

Control Weighting
5
Validation Cadence
Quarterly
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 2 - Operational