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Patch Operating Systems: Secure the Foundation of Your IT Infrastructure
Protect your organisation and reduce risk with fully automated OS patching
How ‘Patch Operating System’ Supports the Essential Eight
Patching operating systems is a critical control in the Essential Eight strategy and a baseline requirement for secure infrastructure.
Prevent Breaches by Eliminating OS Vulnerabilities
Patch Operating Systems the Right Way with Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM: Secure, Automated, Aligned
Operating systems are the backbone of your digital infrastructure. But when they are not updated, they become a prime target for cyberattacks, from ransomware to privilege escalation threats. Unpatched OS vulnerabilities are widely exploited and frequently the root cause of large-scale breaches.
At Exigo Tech, we help organisations implement policy-driven OS patching using Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM. Our approach ensures you stay aligned with the Essential Eight, meet compliance requirements, and support a Zero Trust posture – all without increasing complexity for your teams.
Wondering how secure OS patching fits into your cybersecurity roadmap? Start here.
How ‘Patch Operating System’ Supports the Essential Eight
Patching operating systems is a critical control in the Essential Eight strategy and a baseline requirement for secure infrastructure. This strategy focuses on applying critical OS patches within defined timeframes, eliminating vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. By applying consistent OS patching policies, your organisation gets better visibility, lesser gaps, and greater confidence in your security posture.
Strategic alignment:
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Reduces exposure to high-risk OS-level vulnerabilities
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Reinforces Zero Trust by blocking access from unpatched systems
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Supports audit and compliance with ACSC, ISO 27001, and ISMS standards
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Works alongside MFA, Application Control, and other Essential Eight controls
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Reduces threat surface for endpoint, hybrid, and remote work environments
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Helps reach Maturity Level 3 through automation, enforcement, and reporting
Benefits:
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Prevents breaches and ransomware by closing common OS vulnerabilities
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Supports uptime and stability with controlled, silent patch rollouts
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Reduces operational costs through automation and remote deployment
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Prevents system downtime caused by unpatched vulnerabilities
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Enhances visibility into endpoint health and patch status organisation-wide
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Frees internal teams from manual patching and tracking tasks
How We Do Operating System Patching: Microsoft Intune & Datto RMM
Our patch operating system service is delivered using Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM. Depending on your environment, we help you choose the right tool or combine both to achieve full coverage. We detect missing OS patches, apply them automatically, and confirm they have worked. Everything is tracked, so you have clear insight into your patch status at any time. This approach ensures your organisation meets Essential Eight maturity expectations while supporting Zero Trust security by keeping systems continuously validated and secured.
Why Microsoft Intune?
- Automates Windows OS patching across cloud and hybrid networks
- Integrates with Microsoft security tools
- Applies conditional access based on patch status
- Aligns patching with identity and access policies
- Delivers real-time reporting of OS patch status
The business benefits:
- Reduces breach risk by keeping every device consistently patched
- Improves uptime with silent, background OS updates
- Lowers IT effort of patching through automation and cloud delivery
- Cuts costs by removing the need for on-premises patching tools
- Enables Zero Trust enforcement without operational bottlenecks
- Delivers enterprise-wide OS patch visibility from a single dashboard
Why Datto RMM?
- Comprehensive support for Windows, macOS, and Linux OS patching
- Flexible policy scheduling for different business units and time zones
- Offers flexible patch approval workflows to prevent downtime
- Automatically identifies, installs, and verifies critical OS patches
- Sends live alerts on patch status and failures, empowering proactive IT response
The business benefits:
- Increases OS stability and reduces unexpected outages
- Cuts costs through intelligent automation and patch workflows
- Supports risk-based patch prioritisation
- Minimises user disruption through staged rollouts and scheduling
- Improves endpoint reliability with rollback support and patch validation
Achieve Maturity Level 3 in Patch Operating System with Exigo Tech
The Essential Eight Maturity Model defines patching maturity levels as a measure of how well you can prevent and respond to OS vulnerabilities
Level 0
No consistent OS patching approach; high exposure
Level 1
Manual patching with inconsistent coverage
Level 2
Patches applied regularly to key systems
Level 3
All operating systems patched within defined timeframes, supported by automation, validation, and policy enforcement
We help you get to and stay at Maturity Level 3, building secure, scalable, and resilient OS patching that meets business and compliance demands. This gives your organisation strong protection against known threats, ensures compliance, and supports a Zero Trust mindset across your infrastructure
What Sets Exigo Tech Apart
We are already at Maturity Level 3 across all Essential Eight strategies
Expert delivery using Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM customised to your environment
Aligned to Zero Trust mindset and Essential Eight framework
End-to-end service from assessment through implementation and optimisation
Strategic focus on reducing business risk, ensuring uptime, and meeting compliance
Don’t Let Unpatched Operating Systems Cost You Money
Get expert-led OS patching solutions based on your compliance needs, security, and operational goals
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