Andreas Hartig 3/9/2026

Windows Patching: Operations Runs the Platform, Not the Risk

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This article discusses the organizational challenges of Windows patch management, emphasizing that the technical tools are solved. It argues that the real problem is handling exceptions, which should be treated as security risk decisions managed by the CISO, not IT Operations. The author outlines clear responsibilities for Operations (platform maintenance) and rules for managing expiring security exceptions to avoid technical debt.

Windows Patching: Operations Runs the Platform, Not the Risk

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