4.2 Ensure 'Applications and Threats Update Schedule' is set to download and install updates at daily or shorter intervals

Information

Set the Applications and Threats Update Schedule to download and install updates at daily or shorter intervals.

Rationale:

New Applications and Threats file versions may be released at any time. With a frequent update schedule, the firewall can ensure threats with new signatures are quickly mitigated, and the latest application signatures are applied.

Solution

Navigate to Device > Dynamic Updates > Application and Threats Update Schedule.
Set Action to Download and Install.
Set Recurrence to Daily, Hourly or Every 30 Minutes

Default Value:

This setting is by default set to Weekly.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/17915

Item Details

Category: RISK ASSESSMENT, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|RA-5, 800-53|SI-2, 800-53|SI-2(2), CSCv7|3.4, CSCv7|3.5

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