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PR.PS-02

Protect / Platform Security

Software is maintained, replaced, and removed commensurate with risk.

Think of it likeUpdating or removing old apps on your family’s devices.

In plain English

The family regularly updates the software on their devices and removes any that are no longer needed or could be a security risk.

Related CIS safeguards (unofficial mapping)

CIS 2.1: Establish and Maintain a Software InventoryCIS 2.2: Ensure Authorized Software is Currently SupportedCIS 2.3: Address Unauthorized SoftwareCIS 7.3: Perform Automated Operating System Patch ManagementCIS 7.4: Perform Automated Application Patch ManagementCIS 9.1: Ensure Use of Only Fully Supported Browsers and Email ClientsCIS 12.1: Ensure Network Infrastructure is Up-to-Date