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Policy: Azure > CIS v1 > 7 Virtual Machines > 7.05 Ensure that the latest OS Patches for all Virtual Machines are applied (Not Scored) > Attestation

By setting this policy, you attest that you have manually verified that it complies with the relevant section of the CIS Benchmark.

Azure Console

  1. Go to Security Center - Recommendations
  2. Ensure that there are no recommendations for Apply system updates

Alternatively, you can employ your own patch assessment and management tool to periodically assess, report and install the required security patches for your OS.

Once verified, enter the date that this attestation expires. Note that the date can not be further in the future than is specified in Azure > CIS v1 > Maximum Attestation Duration. Set to a blank value to clear the attestation.

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