Patch Management Software

Patch management software automates the process of applying updates and patches to software and systems, enhancing security by protecting against vulnerabilities and reducing the risk of data breaches and malware infections. It improves system stability by fixing bugs and performance issues, leading to more reliable systems with less downtime. The software ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, helping organizations avoid fines and legal issues.

By automating patching, it saves time and labor, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic tasks and preventing costly security incidents. Centralized management simplifies tracking and applying patches across all devices, reducing the risk of human error. Scalable to handle growing IT infrastructures, patch management software is essential for maintaining secure and efficient operations.

Why is Patching Important?

Security

Patching improves Security. Patches often address security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Regularly applying patches helps protect systems from malware and cyberattacks.

Stability

Patching improves Stability. Patches directly improves the stability of software by fixing bugs.

Compliance

Patching helps to enforce Compliance. Especially important for Financial Institutions, many regulations require that systems are kept up to date with the latest security patches to meet compliance standards.

Patch Management Process

Identification/Scanning

The first step is to identify the endpoints that require patching. This is done by a scan of your network, which can be automated and scheduled in advance when required, or even executed on demand.

Assessment

Missing patches can be then procured and downloaded from vendor sites for third party applications (e.g., Adobe, Java, Google, Cisco, etc.) Automated Patch Management software allows for these patches to be downloaded as soon as they are identified, without the need for manual intervention.

Patch Testing

Applying patches without prior testing can introduce unwanted and unseen bugs. Patching is meant to improve employee productivity, not hamper it by causing further downtime. The best practice is to deploy patches on a test environment first to prevent such errors.

Deployment

After creating a deployment package, the software applies patches to the relevant systems and schedule them for deployment. Patches can be categorized according to their priority level based on their severity. For example, a critical security vulnerability should get pushed down first over a routine driver update.

Reporting + Monitoring

Ensure that patches have been applied correctly with reports generated after patching has been completed. This provides visibility into the automated patching process and has use for network compliance and audits.

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