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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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Best Practices for Endpoint Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this Enterprise Mobility University classroom discover a number of different practices and technologies surrounding endpoint controls, network controls, security management, and security policies. Posted: 06 Dec 2012 \| Premiered: 06 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Passwords \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies

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 standalone AV and O/S resident patching solution versus newer technologies and a defense-in-depth of 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

Deep Defender Blogs sponsored by Intel SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Find out why protecting your operating system no longer serves as enough security to keep your business safe. By downloading this software, you can see the results of stopping stealth attacks with endpoint security that goes beyond the operating system. Posted: 03 Oct 2012 \| Premiered: 03 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

SecuritySCAPE Virtual Conference 2012: IT Security Made Simple sponsored by Lumension VIRTUAL SEMINAR: Register now to attend SecuritySCAPE 2012, this year's premiere IT security virtual event. Gain insight into topics including endpoint security, vulnerability, data theft, and more from industry analysts, thought leaders, and IT pros from around the world. Posted: 12 Sep 2012 \| Premiered: 25 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Architectures \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability 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

Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To meet the challenges to your security, you need to put in place user education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution. This guide covers five essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats. Posted: 06 Apr 2012 \| Published: 05 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Best Practices for Mobile Device Management sponsored by GroupLogic EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchConsumerization.com explores best practices for mobile device management in the enterprise and why your strategy must evolve as the phone technology does. Posted: 17 Feb 2012 \| Published: 17 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Endpoint Security \| Help Desks \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Monitoring \| Patch Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

E Is for Endpoint: Six Security Strategies for Highly Effective IT Professionals sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But 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: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Lumension Patch Management: Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a centralized, comprehensive approach to application patching, allowing security pros to automatically detect risks, deploy patches and protect business information across a complex, highly distributed physical and virtual environment. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cybersecurity \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Three simple steps to better patch security sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security experts estimate that 90% of successful attacks against software vulnerabilities could be prevented with an existing patch or configuration setting. Still, many computers in organizations remain unpatched and unprotected. In this whitepaper, uncover three best practices for improving your security and compliance with patch assessment. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 16 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

10 VDI Benefits You Can Achieve Without VDI sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel® PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Discover how you can achieve VDI levels of manageability with traditional PCs in this resource. Posted: 23 Dec 2011 \| Published: 23 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Patch Management \| Remote Computing \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

SAP System Build and Landscape Management Activities sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to simplify the often cumbersome, critical change management activities needed to simplify SAP solution deployments, increase operational performance, and decrease total cost of ownership (TCO) with a single, cohesive system that includes compute, network, and storage access components. Posted: 22 Nov 2011 \| Published: 30 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Change Management \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Patch Management \| SAP (Product) \| Storage Appliances \| Storage Architectures

E-Guide: Remediating IT vulnerabilities: Expert Tips sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide uncovers 3 quick ways you can remediate IT vulnerabilities and discusses best practices for improved vulnerability management. Posted: 10 Nov 2011 \| Published: 09 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Information Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Remediating IT vulnerabilities: Quick hits for risk prioritization sponsored by McAfee, Inc. EGUIDE: There's no way to eradicate all IT vulnerabilities, but the ability to spot critical ones is essential. This expert tip provides best practices to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities that will have the greatest impact and how to deploy limited resources in the most effective way. Posted: 01 Sep 2011 \| Published: 25 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Case Study: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust sponsored by Kaseya International Limited CASE STUDY: Access this exclusive resource to learn how one organisation within the health care industry updated their whole IT infrastructure by automating their IT support and service to improve system uptime and staff productivity. Dscover how this automation platform that can help your company manage your entire infrastructure while reducing costs. Posted: 23 Aug 2011 \| Published: 23 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Asset Management Services \| Business Insurance \| Business Integration Software \| Change Management \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Service Level Management \| Service Process Optimization 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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