Software Patch Management

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Your Software is Always Changing

When it comes to the software your company depends upon, keeping things up to date with the latest patches and fixes is critical.

It’s also a much more involved process than, say, updating an app on your phone. While today’s software can usually be updated with the click of a mouse or trackpad, simply doing so ignores a series of important steps — steps that, if not followed, can result in a loss of productivity at best and a major cyber security threat at worst.

That’s why, when it comes to businesses, software patching should be monitored by IT and not left up to individual departments or team members.

Why Software Patch Management Matters

The software that drives your business is always changing. Patches, quick fixes, security and feature updates — these are just some of the routine changes you need to monitor and deploy as soon as possible.

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Security vulnerabilities

Bad actors are always trying to exploit software. Without proper patch management, they can succeed.
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Poor performance

Missing or falling behind in software updates can slow your business down and frustrate your teams.

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Software conflicts

Without proper patch management, updates to your software can hurt the performance of your other tools.

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Missing out in new features

Patch management makes it possible to determine which new software updates will benefit your business.

What's Included?

Our Software Patch Management services are designed to ensure your software is always secure, up to date, and something your never need to worry about. We provide you with:

  • Regular monitoring of security advisories
  • Patch evaluation
  • Thorough testing of patches in a controlled environment
  • Deployment of patches
  • Ongoing monitoring of systems post-patch
  • Detailed records of all patches applied

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The Importance of Software Patch Management

 

When it comes to the software your company depends upon, keeping things up to date with the latest patches and fixes is critical.

It’s also a much more involved process than, say, updating an app on your phone. While today’s software can usually be updated with the click of a mouse or trackpad, simply doing so ignores a series of important steps — steps that, if not followed, can result in a loss of productivity at best and a major cyber security threat at worst.

That’s why, when it comes to businesses, software patching should be monitored by IT and not left up to individual departments or team members. Here are five reasons why:

1. Security

One of the primary reasons software patches are released is to address security vulnerabilities. Unpatched software provides a big playground for hackers to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations.

2. Compliance

Many industries are subject to regulatory requirements that mandate the timely application of security patches. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties and damage to your company’s reputation.

3. Stability

In addition to addressing security vulnerabilities, patches fix software bugs that can cause system crashes, data corruption, or other operational issues.

4. Performance

Software vendors often release patches to optimize the performance of their applications. These updates can improve the speed, efficiency, and overall user experience of software systems.

5. Costs

Unpatched software can lead to costly security incidents, data breaches, and system failures. The financial impact of such events, including remediation costs, legal fees, and more can be substantial.

 

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FAQs

What is Software Patch Management?
Software Patch management is the process of updating software based on recommendations and fixes from the software company. It involves testing patches to software before they are fully implemented to ensure there are no conflicts or other issues with your organization’s systems.
Why is Software Patch Management important?
Modern software is continually updated to fix security vulnerabilities and add new features. Without Software Patch Management, your organization risks missing critical fixes and/or installing a patch that creates problems for your greater IT assets.
What should be included in Software Patch Management services?
Software Patch Management services should take the managing software upgrades and fixes off of your plate entirely. To do this, an IT provider needs to conduct regular monitoring of security advisories, patch evaluations, thorough testing of patches in a controlled environment, the deployment of patches, and ongoing monitoring of your systems post-patch. Additionally, the provider needs to keep detailed records of all patches applied to your software.