Top 10 IT security action items: No.2 patch operating systems and applications - ITSM.10.096

One of our top 10 recommended IT security actions is to patch operating systems and applications. This document outlines several best practices for patching.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
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title_fr Les 10 mesures de sécurité des TI no.2 Appliquer les correctifs aux systèmes d’exploitation et aux applications - ITSM.10.096
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