Best practice to implement Patch Management
Introduction
Regular implementation of patch management is a necessary activity. The goal of this practice is to keep an organization’s software and operating system versions up-to-date and secure against known vulnerabilities. We learned that the vendor had issued a new version of their product, with the stated goal of fixing any bugs that had been discovered (no matter how big or minor) and, in some cases, adding new features.
When a company heavily relies on software, for instance, and a hacker discovers that it is running a version of the program that is known to be susceptible, the hacker gains access to the company’s internal systems and can commit fraud against the company’s employees. It’s crucial in these situations to locate the vulnerable build or eliminate the danger altogether. The use of patch management software may make this a reality.
We are cognizant of the critical importance of effective Patch management to any enterprise. Organizational stability and regulatory compliance can be improved by the use of patch management, which aids in the reduction of attack surface, protection of sensitive data, and the mitigation of vulnerabilities. Increased software security is a side effect of better program management.
