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.
View ArticleExperts think new critical flaws have legs
Security experts tell administrators to ‘Patch now’ before the latest bugs bite.
View ArticleTime 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...
View ArticleBattening 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...
View ArticleStreamlining 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.
View ArticleThird-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.
View ArticleEasing 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.
View ArticlePatch 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.
View ArticlePatching 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.
View ArticlePatchapalooza: 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;...
View ArticleOracle 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.
View ArticlePros 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...
View ArticleSoftware 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.
View ArticleMobile 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.
View ArticleIIS server patching best practices
Avoid the complications of IIS server patching by securing a system that is resistant to attacks.
View ArticleA 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.
View ArticlePatching 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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