Cybersecurity Notice

Memo

Jul 17

On July 14, Microsoft released 570 security fixes in a single Patch Tuesday: the largest security release in the company's history. Industry experts attribute much of this increase to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify software vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. This is an important shift in cybersecurity.

AI is dramatically accelerating the security industry’s pace to identify potential vulnerabilities. Organizations like Microsoft are identifying and addressing more vulnerabilities than ever before.

This trend is not limited to Microsoft. Major vendors including Adobe, Cisco, Mozilla, and Google have all increased the number and frequency of security updates as AI becomes part of their vulnerability research and development processes.

The result is simple: more vulnerabilities are being discovered, more security updates are being released, and better protection is reaching users faster.

What this means for you

As the volume of security updates continues to grow, you may notice:

- More security updates installed.
- More frequent restart prompts when updates require a reboot.
- Longer reboot times as updates are processed.

How HalcyonFT manages this

HalcyonFT uses Automox to centrally manage operating system and third-party application patching. As Microsoft and other vendors release more security updates, our Automox patch management platform continues to deploy them according to your organization's approved schedule. Your unique patching schedule is designed around your operational requirements, including maintenance windows, deployment timing, and reboot policies.

No action is required beyond allowing scheduled updates and restarting your computer when prompted.

Looking ahead

AI is fundamentally changing cybersecurity, not only by helping defenders find and fix vulnerabilities faster, but also by increasing the volume of patches organizations must manage. We expect larger and more frequent security releases to become the new normal. Our patch management processes and automation are designed to adapt to these changes, helping ensure your systems remain secure while minimizing disruption to your business.

Best regards,

— Your HalcyonFT Team