IT resources to plan, prepare, and deploy Windows

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft released new resources to help IT professionals plan, prepare, and deploy Windows 11, version 26H2 updates. This aims to improve update efficiency and support for remote workforces, directly impacting an organisation's patching posture.

The Impact

IT administrators are affected by new guidance, reducing the security risk associated with unpatched operating systems and applications.

• IT Admins: Risk of inefficient patching reduced by structured guidance.
• Security Teams: Improved patch management reduces attack surface.
• Remote Workforce: Enhanced update processes ensure consistent security posture.

The Action

1. Complete the Microsoft learning path: 'Plan to deploy updates for Windows clients and Microsoft 365 apps'.
2. Complete the Microsoft learning path: 'Prepare to Deploy Updates for Windows Client and Microsoft 365 Apps'.
3. Complete the Microsoft learning path: 'Deploy Updates For Windows Client And Microsoft 365 Apps'.
4. Review the 'Touchstone Podcast Series: Cloud Native Management' for additional insights on planning, preparing, and deploying updates.

Domain: Intune · Impact: medium · Workload: M365 Apps · Essential Eight: Patch Operating Systems, Patch Applications · ISM: ISM-0304, ISM-1407, ISM-1501, ISM-1621, ISM-1622, ISM-1623, ISM-1654, ISM-1655, ISM-1690, ISM-1691, ISM-1692, ISM-1693, ISM-1694, ISM-1695, ISM-1696, ISM-1698, ISM-1699, ISM-1700, ISM-1701, ISM-1702, ISM-1704, ISM-1807, ISM-1808, ISM-1876, ISM-1877, ISM-1889, ISM-1901, ISM-1902, ISM-1905