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Make patching less of a grind

The need for software patches will continue for the foreseeable future, but a Burton analyst says there are a few patch management tips that can make the process less grueling.

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Experts think new critical flaws have legs

Security experts tell administrators to ‘Patch now’ before the latest bugs bite.

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Time Warner Cable preaches policies before patches

IT administrators may find that creating strategies for configuration management and patch management continues to be somewhat vexing, what with the parade of available fixes and the armada of tools...

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Battening down the Windows: Security must be a plan, not just a patch

Patches are nice, firewalls are great, antivirus software is lovely. But if your company doesn’t have a security road map to tie all these things together, prepare to pull the hair directly out of your...

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Streamlining Office Patch deployment with the DSUW

Patching tools for SMS include two types of patches: Security and Office. Find out more about the Distribute Software Updates Wizard in this tip.

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Many desktops, many patches: No problem

Ways to keep track of patches.

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Third-party Microsoft patches could get new life

Microsoft’s process for providing security fixes is as orderly and predictable as it has ever been, but some believe the software giant’s methodical nature may lead to more third-party patches.

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Easing patching pain with virtualization

IT managers are learning that using desktop virtualization software to patch their enterprise desktops has the potential to save time, money and energy.

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Patch testing on a budget

While it is best to test patches prior to production, testing environments can be costly. This tip explains how to reduce these costs.

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Patching and monitoring in a hybrid Exchange deployment

Every task that admins handle in hybrid deployments can be split into three categories, but two deserve most of your attention.

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Patchapalooza: In 2015, software patches, software security flaws surge

News roundup: An onslaught Adobe, Oracle, OpenSSL, Chrome and Firefox patches highlights the sad state of software security in 2015. Plus, security budgets increasing; HealthCare.gov security woes;...

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Oracle Critical Patch Update (Oracle CPU)

The Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) is an ongoing series of regularly issued fixes for security flaws in products made by or maintained by software giant Oracle Corp.

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Pros and cons of third-party patch management tools

Struggling with patch deployment every month? Considering a third-party product? Contributor Serdar Yegulalp offers 10 things to think about before making the jump from Microsoft utilities to a...

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Software patching 2.0: Cutting costs with virtual patching, automation

Struggling to bring the cost of the patch management process down? Expert Michael Cobb suggests virtual patching and automated tools can play a role.

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How do you see vulnerability counts fitting in to a patching strategy?

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How would you rate your organization’s patching policies? How can they be...

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Mobile patching is No. 1 challenge of mobile device security

Lack of a systematic, efficient mobile patching process will likely be the biggest challenge of mobile device security.

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IIS server patching best practices

Avoid the complications of IIS server patching by securing a system that is resistant to attacks.

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A security breach patch checklist

Following this security breach patch checklist may mean the difference between preventing future attacks and leaving your system exposed to new threats.

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Patching gets faster, but threats shifting focus

New research shows organizations are applying security fixes faster than ever, thanks in large part to patch prioritization. But it may be time to prepare for a new wave of threats.

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