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 the Start Menu and search for Software Center
Start Menu search results for Software Center

Click on the Updates tab on the left. The Status column here will give you information about the updates your PC may still need.
The Updates tab of Software Center is shown. The left side of the window shows the tab options. The center pane shows the updates that need to be installed.

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.
The Updates tab of Software Center is shown. The left side of the window shows the tab options. The center pane lists no updates available for install.

You can also verify your computer's compliance by clicking Device Compliance on the left then Check Compliance. You should see the Compliance Status - Last Checked time update as confirmation that this was successful.
CNS Office of Information Technology Public Wiki > Windows Updates > Screen Shot 2021-03-11 at 5.13.06 PM.png (Software Center's Device Compliance tab)

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
CNS Office of Information Technology Public Wiki > Windows Updates > Untitled-1.png (Searching the Start Menu for Updates)

Press Check online for updates from Microsoft Update if you have the option. If not, click Check for updates.

CNS Office of Information Technology Public Wiki > Windows Updates > 001-check-online-for-updates-from-microsoft-update.jpeg (Check online for updates from Microsoft)

Windows should begin to download and install available updates.
Windows Update download status in Settings

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.
CNS Office of Information Technology Public Wiki > Windows Updates > Screen Shot 2021-03-11 at 4.36.50 PM.png (Windows Update indicating a Restart is required)

Once all updates are installed and all pending reboots are performed, pressing Check for Updates should confirm that your system is up-to-date. CNS Office of Information Technology Public Wiki > Windows Updates > Screen Shot 2021-03-11 at 4.40.11 PM.png (Windows Update indicating the computer is up to date)

If you see any errors and need help resolving them, please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk for assistance.