Patching automation register

To continue documenting security actions, here is a simple example of an automatic patching configuration register.

Index	Device	Owner	Software	Automation Method	Status	Activation Date	Note
1	Desktop_PC	J.Doe	Windows	Windows Update	Done	01/09/2025	OK
2	Desktop_PC	J.Doe	Applications	Patchmypc	Not started
3	Router_int	I.Ned	Firmware	Auto Update	Ongoing	15/09/2025	Check next update

You can download a sample spreadsheet here.

Conclusion

Good documentation helps you systematically follow best practices.