12.1: Ensure Network Infrastructure is Up-to-Date
Threats Addressed:
Previous Version:
- Critical Security Controls Version 7.1:
- 11.4: Install the Latest Stable Version of Any Security-Related Updates on All Network Devices
Control Statement
Ensure network infrastructure is kept up-to-date. Example implementations include running the latest stable release of software and/or using currently supported network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings. Review software versions monthly, or more frequently, to verify software support.
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