Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2

🚨 The Signal: Windows 11, version 26H2 is releasing in late 2026. This update is a standard feature release, requiring patching of operating systems to maintain security posture and ensure continued support.

The Impact

Administrators are affected by the need to plan and deploy OS updates, posing a risk of non-compliance if not actioned.

• Security Teams: Risk of non-compliance with patching policies if updates are not deployed.
• IT Administrators: Effort required to test and deploy the new OS version.
• End Users: Potential for disruption during OS update deployment.

The Action

1. Review the Windows 11, version 26H2 documentation upon release.
2. Test Windows 11, version 26H2 in a pilot group using existing deployment tools.
3. Plan the phased deployment of Windows 11, version 26H2 across the organization.
4. Ensure devices running Windows 11, version 26H1 are identified for an alternative update path.

Domain: Intune · Impact: medium · Workload: Other · Essential Eight: Patch Operating Systems · ISM: ISM-1407, ISM-1501, ISM-1621, ISM-1622, ISM-1623, ISM-1654, ISM-1655, ISM-1694, ISM-1695, ISM-1696, ISM-1701, ISM-1702, ISM-1877, ISM-1889, ISM-1902