Approval to publish: Patching

[warmanaMOJ]

Hello,

The Patching material is ready for publishing.

The original material is here:

• https://intranet.justice.gov.uk/guidance/security/it-computer-security/ict-security-policy-framework/patch-management-standard/

You can preview the revised version here:

• https://github.com/ministryofjustice/itpolicycontent/blob/patching/content/confluence/enterprise/patch-management-standard.md

Please may I request approval to publish?

Many thanks,

Adrian

[cybersquirrel]

I would suggest two small tweaks:

• Make it clear that the times in this are maximums not targets, and we may require certain systems to have a more aggressive patching approach.
• Slightly downplay the alternative options aspect; the primary mitigation is regular and reliable application of security updates.

Otherwise, APPROVED! 👍

[warmanaMOJ]

Thank you. Updated accordingly, and published. Now live.