Security Patch Cycle Cheat Sheet

Inventory, windows, verification

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Inventory patch levels
Verify installations post maintenance

Commands & Queries

ansible-playbook patch.yml
Run patches
osqueryi 'select name, version from osquery_info;'
Audit packages
satellite errata list --status needed
Check pending updates

Summary

Coordinated patch cycles keep exposures minimal.

💡 Pro Tip: Test in staging, set maintenance windows, and document exceptions.
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