Microsoft rolls out an early notification service for the upcoming patches

The software maker will provide a summary of planned security bulletins three days in advance. Microsoft announced that everyone will have access to advance information about pending security updates. In its statement, Microsoft said the new policy is in "response to customer feedback." According to Microsoft, the advance notifications will include how many security bulletins may be released, how severe the security problems being fixed are, and a list of the affected products. The information provided in the notification will be general and won't disclose vulnerability details or other information that could put customers at risk. By Information Week.