It is important to stay up to date with software and operating systems, as out-of-date software or systems can introduce risks to a user’s environment. Steps to ensure your systems stay up to date to mitigate such risks include:

1. Monitoring the status of installed software and systems for updates
2. Taking advantage of built-in auto-update features where possible
3. Installing security updates as soon as they become available
4. Keeping your system up to date with the latest version (e.g. Windows 10, Mac OS X)
5. Being cautious of potentially malicious software downloads or websites
6. Maintaining an active anti-virus software on your system