Question
What is the recommendation regarding the Windows update cycle for operating systems used with BVMS?
Answer
There are several Windows Updates and Microsoft Updates, such as the ones below:
-
KB5012119
-
KB4486153
-
KB4553680
-
KB4549947
-
KB4589208
-
KB5036896
-
KB5011574
-
KB5037017
Bosch recommends that the operating systems used by the video surveillance system are constantly updated, with a maximum update cycle of 6 months. Windows updates often include fixes for recently discovered security vulnerabilities, such as the Heartbleed SSL vulnerability, which affected millions of computers worldwide.
Patches for these important issues should be installed. A major operating system update is recommended every two years. The Windows Lifecycle fact sheet (support.microsoft.com) is published by Microsoft and describes the current state of its operating systems (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/windows).
You can check this information on the following document, page 7:
-
How can I protect my security system (IT security perspective: BVMS - Securing the Security System)?