4.1.1 Application of Security Patches

This topic provides information on application of security patches.

Oracle Financial Services highly recommends the following:

• Browsers should be upgraded whenever newer versions are released, for they often include new security features. Additionally, in-built security features of browsers should not be turned off.
• Security patches issued by the operating system vendor should be applied regularly
• Updates to anti-virus software and anti-spyware programs should be applied regularly.
• Security updates to other environmental software like Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) should be applied regularly.

Additionally, it is recommended that major upgrades such as browser upgrades and operating system service packs be tested for impact on business continuity.