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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has a publication on Patch Management which details the importance and benefits of keeping software up to date.

NIST SP 800-40r3

I have a piece of software I would like updated that is not on the below list, how can I request it be updated?

Contact the Howard Community College helpdesk and request the software be updated.

Include the following details:

  • Software name
  • Software version to update to, or just request the latest
  • Any additional settings that should be configured in the application
  • Who to contact if we have questions in the future
  • Any license information if applicable

List of programs monitored for updates by Student Computer Support and their update format.

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