Starting in 2006, Adobe will follow in the footsteps of Microsoft and Apple by implementing a monthly security update strategy to enhance software quality.
Currently, Adobe only releases security patches when there is a significant issue with its software, and the interval between these fixes is not short. Beginning in 2006, the company plans to issue monthly patches, although Adobe has not revealed many details about this initiative.
It is known that Microsoft established a monthly patching cycle two years ago, and Apple adopted a similar approach a year ago. Naturally, when comparing the number of vulnerabilities, Apple cannot compete with Microsoft. Although theoretically, Microsoft releases security updates every month, this does not necessarily mean that their software is safe.
In recent months, both Macromedia and Adobe have issued security warnings regarding their products. For instance, Macromedia conducted two patches for its Flash software two weeks ago, and Adobe addressed a serious vulnerability in its Reader and Acrobat products at the end of August.
It is noteworthy that Adobe acquired Macromedia not long ago, and the two companies have now merged into one.
