Windows Autopatch Reaches Maturity

• Attempting to defer updates for Microsoft software for too long exposes an organization to unacceptable security and other risks.
• The hosted Autopatch service has become a mature offering for client patch management, incorporating previously separate services and expanding availability to frontline workers.
• Although it may take time to configure and optimize, organizations with the necessary licenses should consider deploying Windows Autopatch.

Deferring updates increases the risks of security vulnerabilities and wastes administrative resources. Tools like Windows Autopilot, which facilitates deploying new Windows devices and reprovisioning some existing devices, and Windows Autopatch (Autopatch), which facilitates keeping Windows devices up to date, can help an organization reduce such risks. Microsoft is actively supporting Autopatch by incorporating the formerly separate Windows Update for Business Deployment Service, improving integration with Entra ID and Intune, and extending supported licenses to cover devices accessed by frontline workers. This means Autopatch is the best Microsoft-based solution for staying up to date with necessary patches.