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May 24, 2013

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ALSO CALLED: Security Patch Management, Software Patch Management, Security Patches, Software Patches DEFINITION: Patch management is an area of systems management that involves acquiring, testing, and installing multiple patches (code changes) to an administered computer system. Patch management tasks include: maintaining current knowledge of available patches, deciding what patches are appropriate for particular systems, ensuring that patches are installed properly, testing systems after installation, and documenting … Definition continues below.
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The Business Case for Outside-In Data Center Security sponsored by IBM and Juniper WHITE PAPER: Discover how taking an outside-in data center approach for securing your mission-critical web applications can provide the protection IP-based defenses and next-generation firewalls cannot. Posted: 21 May 2013 \| Published: 21 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Data Center Management \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Intrusion Detection \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Your Data Under Siege: Guard the Gaps with Patch Management sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: Are you inviting cybercriminals to attack by neglecting needed patches or attempting to manage the patch effort in house? This white paper looks at how cybercriminals are utilizing weaknesses in trusted applications to distribute malware, as well as challenges in trying to track and patch such weaknesses, such as resources, cost, and accuracy. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

SymEd Solutions from Symantec: Endpoint Management and Mobility sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Uncover how to safely deploy IT in academia and revolutionize the experience of students and teachers alike without compromising security in today's threat-filled landscape. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Quantifying the benefits of HP Server Automation sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a detailed report of the methods and benefits of implementing server automation software. Included are real customer results, advice about how and where to implement server automation, and thorough descriptions of what IT pros stand to gain from implementing a server automation solution. Posted: 28 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Patch Management \| Security \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Management

Top Ten Reasons Why SMBs Need Business-Grade Security sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: What level of protection do SMBs need? More than free or consumer-grade security software can provide. This resource details the 10 best reasons you should implement business-grade endpoint security within your SMB and describes why anything less can be devastating to your business. Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 25 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Freeware \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Open Source Software \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| SMBs

How to Deal with Today's Multi-Platform, Multi-Vendor Patch Management Mess sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Organizations need a comprehensive patch management solution which provides endpoint protection beyond the typical operating system in order to effectively and efficiently minimize risks caused by the vulnerabilities that are inevitable in modern computing systems. Posted: 04 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint: How to Check Unknown Apps at the Door sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Antivirus and patch management are vital layers of defense. But their limitations leave your systems vulnerable. Intelligent whitelisting adds a layer of flexible, dynamic application control to truly protect your endpoints. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint - Back to Basics with Patch and Configuration Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Patch and configuration management is Security 101—the most fundamental and cost-effective means of protecting your endpoints. But when it comes to configuring and patching endpoints, many organizations aren't keeping up with changing realities. Here's how to get back on track with patch and configuration management. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Best Practice Guide to Addressing Web 2.0 Risks sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: With the rise of user-generated content, social networks and readily available information offered by the Web 2.0-enabled workplace, users are more connected to people and ideas than ever before. This new level of connectivity also introduces significant risk. In this resource, find 5 key best practices for reducing risk in a Web 2.0 world. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Blogs \| Endpoint Security \| Internet Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Virus Protection \| Web 2.0

Proving Your Vulnerability Compliance: Patches, Configuration, Reports and More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores your strategies for simplifying and streamlining your vulnerability compliance efforts. Read on to see how you can make patch management and configuration auditing consistent and automated, allowing you to save both time and money. Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Configuration Management \| Patch Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Weaponized Malware - A Clear and Present Danger sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Weaponized malware and advanced persistent threats raise the bar on endpoint security. Originally intended for cyber-espionage and cyber-warfare, these sophisticated attacks are now available to any cyber-criminal. How can security pros protect their organizations from these emerging perils? Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Busy IT Professional's Guide to Vulnerability Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Don't leave your endpoint unpatched and insecurely configured. Mitigate your endpoint risks by implementing these five tips that will help you keep endpoints patched and avoid preventable attacks. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint - 6 Strategies for Highly Effective IT Pros sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. Posted: 28 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Encryption \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Endpoint Security Management Buyers Guide sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This report, developed by analyst firm Securosis, is focused on helping you understand what features and functions are important – in the four critical areas of patch management, configuration management, device control, and file integrity monitoring. Posted: 06 Nov 2012 \| Published: 12 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Device Control Software \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Closing the Antivirus Protection Gap: A Comparative Study on Effective Endpoint Protection Strategies sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we will benchmark the effectiveness of a standalone AV and O/S resident patching solution versus newer technologies and a defense-in-depth approach of layering multiple endpoint security and operational technologies together. Posted: 06 Nov 2012 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Computing \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Forrester - Close the security gap with vulnerability sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn how independent vulnerability research improved companies' threat awareness and ability to update security devices quickly. Uncover more about the key findings from this study and develop a better understanding on vulnerability management. Posted: 19 Sep 2012 \| Published: 19 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services

Lumension Guide to Patch Management Best Practices sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover patch management best practices. Learn how to better mitigate risk and remediate vulnerabilities. Posted: 14 Sep 2012 \| Published: 14 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

Top Five Reasons to Deploy a Dedicated Database Security Solution: Establish a criticial last line of defense sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the top 5 reasons why protecting the valuable and confidential information stored within databases is vital for maintaining the integrity and reputation of organisations everywhere—not to mention ensuring regulatory compliance. Posted: 20 Aug 2012 \| Published: 20 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Regulatory Compliance \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

IT Pros Guide to Endpoint Protection: Top 5 Tips for Enabling a Self-Defending Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn how to avoid costly malware outbreaks with this informative resource. Posted: 19 Jul 2012 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Databases \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

IT Security Management McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Deep Command sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines a security and management solution that allows you to remotely diagnose and update your enterprise even when endpoints are disabled or powered off. Discover how advances in malware and cyberthreats are driving the need for this capability and see if this solution is right for you by reading on now. Posted: 02 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Energy Efficiency \| Enterprise Computing \| Patch Management \| Processor Architectures \| Remote Computing \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Hardware \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Patch management: Fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited sponsored by GFI LanGuard WHITE PAPER: Software updates are constant, and it's one of the most challeneging and resource-intensive tasks for an IT department. Securing vulnerabilities remains one of the most essential updates for IT pros. View this informative white paper to learn more about effective patch managment. Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

EMA Analyst Report on the Mobile Device Management Marketspace sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative white paper to gain better understanding of mobile device management with traditional desktop management capabilities. Use a consolidated endpoint management experience that can meet all enterprise challenges. Posted: 24 Aug 2012 \| Published: 24 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Compliance Best Practices \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Rewriting the rules of patch management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: By implementing more patches, software vendors are keeping pace with malware exploits. Consult this informative white paper to learn more about patch management and how it can benefit your business. Virtually eliminate the risks to your company by following these steps. Posted: 24 Aug 2012 \| Published: 09 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Systems \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

A Business-Driven Approach to Mobile Enterprise Security sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Prepare your organization for the consumerization of IT and BYOD with the help of this resource. Uncover details about mobile enterprise policy creation, security monitoring, network and security infrastructure, and more. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| CISOs \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

WP #103: How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how a basic monitoring and automation system can help reduce downtime incidents in your server room and remote wiring closet. Also inside, real-life horror stories from your peers and how they could have been prevented. Posted: 02 May 2012 \| Published: 02 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| High Availability \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Virus Detection Software

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PATCH MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … all associated procedures, such as specific configurations required. A number of products are available to automate patch management tasks, including RingMaster's Automated Patch Management, PatchLink Update, and Gibraltar's Everguard.Like its real world counterpart, a patch is a "make-do" fix rather than an elegant solution. Patches are sometimes ineffective, and can sometimes cause more problems than they fix. Patch management experts, such as Mark Allen, CTO of Gibraltar Software, suggest that system administrators take simple steps to avoid problems, such as performing backups and testing …
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