Patch management software helps organizations acquire, test and install code to fix known vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications. It also helps them assess exposure and prioritize ...

When it comes to security, there are two disciplines that every organization should follow: producing secure code and practicing good cyber hygiene. As the developer produces code, it's imperative to ...

As the number vulnerabilities hit a historic high, battle-worn security teams are upping their patching game. Patch management is a thankless job. Data shows, despite best efforts, that 80 percent of ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More When it comes to patching endpoints, systems and sensors across an ...

Zero-day attacks may be headline grabbers, but cybersecurity researchers have long reported that unpatched known vulnerabilities are directly responsible for an even higher percentage of data breaches ...

Patch management is simply the practice of updating software – most often to address vulnerabilities. Although this sounds straightforward, patch management is not an easy process for most IT ...

What is patch management software? Patch management software helps IT departments acquire, test and install code changes for the software running in the enterprise. It can also assess vulnerabilities ...

Neglecting regular patch management can create gaping security holes, leaving agencies susceptible to malware, ransomware and other attacks. In fact, according to Sophos, almost a quarter of state and ...

If you look at the past, patch management was not a cybersecurity issue; rather, it was an IT issue. And it wasn't until the emergence of Code Red in 2001 when Microsoft started issuing patches to ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. If you haven't heard of risk-based patch management (RBPM), it is emerging as an ...