V-240958

Discussion

Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes) to production systems after thorough testing of the patches within a lab environment. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

Check Content

Interview the ISSO and/or the SA.

Determine if a local procedure exists to install security-relevant software updates in a satisfactory timeframe.

If a procedure does not exist or is not being followed, this is a finding.