Patch Management Policy Template

How to use this patch management policy template

Our template is easy to use.

Simply replace every [bracketed placeholder] with your organization’s details. Recommended default values are provided where helpful; adjust them to match your risk tolerance, regulatory obligations, and operational capacity.

What roles and responsibilities does this patch management template cover?

Our template covers the following roles and responsibilities. You can edit the template to add or remove roles.

• Executive sponsor
• IT/security manager
• System admins
• Managed service provider (if applicable)
• End users

What patch management policy statements does this template cover?

This template covers all common patch management policy statements, such as:

• Patch identification and monitoring
• Risk assessment and prioritization
• Patch testing
• Deployment and scheduling
• Emergency patching
• Rollback
• Exceptions and exemptions
• Documentation and reporting

Ready to get a handle on patching?

Download our FREE patch management policy template and start crafting your organization’s policy.