Topic

Operating system releases and versions

Applicable to

all

History

Priority

should

Dec 2022

Where supported, 64-bit versions of operating systems are used.

Language from an existing control relating to the use of 64-bit operating systems was simplified to align with similar controls for operating systems.

Mar 2022

Where supported, 64-bit versions of operating systems are used for workstations, servers, network devices and other ICT equipment.

The recommendation to use 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems has been expanded to cover 64- bit versions of all operating systems where supported. This allows an organisation to leverage additional security functionality of modern processors that isn’t available to 32-bit versions of operating systems.

2017

When developing a Microsoft Windows SOE, the 64-bit version of the operating system shouldbe used.

Control Text Changed. No public explaination.

2015

When developing a new Microsoft Windows SOE, agencies should use a 64-bit version of theoperating system.