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Evaluating and testing patches before deployment
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Update and patch management

Evaluating and testing patches before deployment

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Task description

Evaluating and testing patches before deployment

Once a vulnerability is identified, suppliers often have significant pressure to release patches as soon as possible. Therefore, the patch may not adequately address the issue and may have harmful side effects.

In evaluating patches, e.g. the following things should be taken into account:

  • whether the patch can be pre-tested properly?
  • whether it is wise to expect experience from other repairers?
  • whether the patch is available from a trusted source?
  • what are the risks of installing the patch and delaying the installation?
  • whether other actions are needed, such as disabling vulnerability features, increasing monitoring, or reporting about the vulnerability

Requirements connected to the task

12.6.1: Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001 (2013): Full
2.1.7: Implement adequate testing throughout the development process
NSM ICT Security Principles (Norway)
2.3.1: Establish centrally managed practices for security updates
NSM ICT Security Principles (Norway)
6.5: Tietojärjestelmien asennus, ylläpito ja päivitys
Tietoturvan ja tietosuojan omavalvontasuunnitelma
6.6: Tietojärjestelmien asennus, ylläpito ja päivitys
Tietoturvasuunnitelma (THL 3/2024)
8.8: Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001 (2022): Full
Article 13.1(.2.c): Addressing vulnerabilities
CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)
TEK-17: Muutoshallintamenettelyt
Julkri: TL IV-I
§ 10.f: Systemutvikling og vedlikehold
Lov om digital sikkerhet (Norge)

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