11.6 Updating Security Knowledge

The upgrade process might not include the latest security checks and policy templates for Secure Configuration Manager. It is important to run the AutoSync update service to download and apply the latest security intelligence to keep your enterprise protected. For more information, see the User's Guide for Secure Configuration Manager.

NOTE:Secure Configuration Manager downloads, but does not update, patch level database files during this process. For more information, see Agent Considerations and the User's Guide for Secure Configuration Manager.

To update security knowledge:

  1. After completing the upgrade process, launch Secure Configuration Manager.

  2. On the Tools menu, click AutoSync Wizard.

  3. Click Check for Updates.

  4. (Optional) To download and apply all policy templates and security checks, select the check box in the column header.

  5. (Optional) To download and apply specific policy templates and security checks, complete the following steps:

    1. Clear the check box in the column header to deselect all items in the window.

    2. Select the check box next to each policy template and security check you want to download and apply.

  6. Click Apply Updates.

  7. Click OK.

  8. Click Finish when the wizard completes the download.