Definition and Importance:

Endpoint devices are patched within 5 weeks of the release of the patch.

Note:

Microsoft releases patches and updates the 2^nd Tuesday of each month. There’s typically a brief delay before they’re made available and sync with our SCCM server, so I’m planning to make 2^nd Wednesday our “available” or start day, then 5 weeks after that is when we will report. So for October patches, the plan is to report on November 18^th (for example). Just wanted to point this out since the general guideline is to have reporting uploaded by the 10^th each month. 

Reporting is Monthly - 1 month in arrears.

Timely patching of endpoint devices is critical.

SCCM - System Center Configuration Manager tracks patches and their installation.