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Document number:

DOC-XXX-XXXXX

Document type:

Guidance

Responsibility for implementation & training:

Cyber Essentials Manager

CB contract doc/ schedule:

No

Scope:

Cyber Essentials

Reason for change:

Initial version

Approved by:

Joe Checketts

Approved date:

08/12/23

Next review:

22/12/23

Review and consultation process:

Reviewed Bi-Weekly by Cyber Essentials Manager

Associated documentation:

Distribution:

Controlled in Confluence Quality Management System.

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Apple iOS - Tablets and Smartphones

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OS Support

Type

MacOS

The below will appear on the Refined page at Apple iOS - Tablets and Smartphones

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Vendor : Apple

Operating system name : MacOSVersion/Edition : Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey

Apple provide support for three years for each version of the operating system, after which the version will no longer receive security updates.

Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey are currently supported.receive security updates
Big Sur is no longer supported .Update policy : Apple typically provides security updates for the latest 3 named versions.
The time between major updates to versions is roughly a yearand no longer receives security updates.

By default, MacOS downloads and installs updates automatically. Check that automatic updates are enabled.

How to check your version :

Click on Apple logo, then click 'About This Mac'. The version name and number will appear.

Security Updates :

Apple typically provide support for around three years for each version of the operating system.

Sonoma - released 26/09/23, support expected to end September 2026. Latest security update 25th October 2023. Must be installed by 8th November to remain compliant.

Ventura - released 24/10/2022, support expected to end October 2025. Latest security update 25th October 2023. Must be installed by 8th November to remain compliant.

Monterey - released 25/10/2021, support expected to end October 2024. Latest security update 25th October 2023. Must be installed by 8th November to remain compliant.

Vendor

Version

End of security updates

Sonoma

September 2026

Ventura

October 2025

Monterey

October 2024

Apple information:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201222

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