# Updates Updates resolve technical issues (bug fixes) and close potential security vulnerabilities. Once your nomos system Controller is connected to the internet, it becomes susceptible to hacker attacks. Since attack methods are constantly evolving, regular updates are necessary to ensure long-term protection of your nomos system Controller.\ Regularly check your Controller to see if new updates for the nomos system Controller firmware are available (Administration > Software Update). Please note that Nomos System AG assumes no legal responsibility or liability for any disadvantages or damages that may arise from either an outdated or updated firmware. **Important Note: Create a backup before updating the firmware!** Be sure to back up your nomos system Controller data before performing a firmware update (Administration > Configuration). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://documentation.nomos-system.com/nomos-system/integrator-en/readme/updates.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.