Review Vendor Information
Microsoft and other vendors provide webinars, email alerts, and comprehensive online information on all new Patch Tuesday updates.
Important information for understanding the impact of Patch Tuesday on your environment includes:
- What is the bulletin severity rating?
- Is the vulnerability known/publicly disclosed at the time of release?
- Does the vendor know of any active exploits at the time of release?
- How easily can the vulnerability be exploited once the bulletin is been released?