Operating System Security Updates

Illumina encourages customers to apply Illumina-tested operating system security patches on a regular basis. Illumina tests critical operating system security patches to ensure compatibility with Illumina systems running the most recent version of instrument software. 

Installing Windows and Linux Operating System updates

To install and configure your Windows or Linux Operating System updates, refer to the table below for downloadable instructions that contain links to instrument-specific patches.

Most updates are cumulative. This means that older patches are rolled into the most recent patch listed.

OS Security Patch Download and Installation Instructions

Locate your instrument in the table and download the instructions PDF. Make sure to read the installation instructions prior to installing the patches.

If you have already installed any patches listed in the instrument PDF, you do not need to reinstall them. 

If you are unable to install operating system security patches per your internal security policy, the following are recommended alternatives:

• Place the system on an isolated network
• Utilize an air-gapped network attached storage (NAS) appliance that allows data to sync to the network.
• Apply the appropriate permission-based controls to user accounts.
• Make sure that the instrument control computer is only used for the operation of the Illumina sequencing system, and is not used as a general purpose computer. For more information, refer to User Behavior. 
• Follow the instructions provided as part of Cybersecurity Guidance.