Azure_VM_5

Ensure that the latest OS Patches for all Virtual Machines are applied

Description

Ensure that the latest OS patches for all virtual machines are applied.

Remediation

Follow Microsoft Azure documentation to apply security patches from the security center. Alternatively, you can employ your own patch assessment and management tool to periodically assess, report and install the required security patches for your OS.

References:

  1. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security-center/security-center-apply-system-updates
  2. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/azure-security-iaas#manage-operating-systems

Service

Virtual Machines

Severity

Medium

Compliance

Mapping

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