This is the third installment in a series of blog articles to highlight recommended security guidelines and features for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).

Apply Critical Patch Updates and Fixes for Security Alerts

The primary program for the release of security fixes for Oracle E-Business Suite is the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) program. CPUs are released on a quarterly basis. Security Alerts are released on an as needed basis. Oracle always recommends applying all fixes for Critical Patch Update security patches and Security Alerts without delay.

CPU Advisory Page

For more information about the Oracle CPU program, refer to the Critical Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins page. 

To find the latest Oracle E-Business Suite CPU, see Identifying the Latest Critical Patch Update for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2 (MOSFS Article ID KA923, Formerly MOS Doc ID 2484000.1)

Create a Plan for Your Organization

To manage CPUs and Security Alerts effectively, designate an individual or team in your organization to subscribe to email notifications and updates per the following: Instructions for subscribing to email notifications of Critical Patch Updates and Security Alerts

Define the process for the responsible person or team in your organization to review Critical Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins and the EBS CPU MOS Note upon release and apply the required fixes.

Security Guidelines and Recommendations: Where to Begin?

For information on EBS security guidelines, security features, certifications, encryption, or other security-related topics, you should start with the FAQ: Oracle E-Business Suite Security (MOSFS Article ID KA1033, Formerly MOS Doc ID 2063486.1).

The content in FAQ: Oracle E-Business Suite Security (MOSFS Article ID KA1033, Formerly MOS Doc ID 2063486.1) is updated on a regular basis. We recommend that you bookmark this MOSFS Article and review it routinely for updates.

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