# SI-8(2) — Automatic Updates

- **Control ID:** SI-8(2)
- **Family:** [SI](/md/families/SI.md)
- **Baselines:** moderate, high
- **Enhancement of:** [SI-8](/md/controls/SI-8.md)

## Description

Automatically update spam protection mechanisms \[assignment\].

## Discussion

Using automated mechanisms to update spam protection mechanisms helps to ensure that updates occur on a regular basis and provide the latest content and protection capabilities.

## Implementation guidance

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## CSF 2.0 subcategories

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## Related controls

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