Patch management is both a security process and a system management task. We investigate the best patch managers available on the market, so you can make an informed decision. Patch management is an ...

Keep your Linux operating system and the software you run on it fully up to date. You don’t have to worry about remembering to perform patching if you take on one of these automated systems. Automated ...

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 ...

Many security breaches can be avoided by applying software patches to known vulnerabilities as soon as they’re released by the vendor. Patch management software provides a centralized place for IT ...

Cybercriminals actively seek opportunities to infiltrate IT environments, such as the period between a patch's release and its installation. According to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, 5% of ...

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated. According to an International Monetary Fund report, the global cost of cyber crime is projected to reach $23tn by 2027, a staggering 175% ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

The importance of maintaining up-to-date software and secure IT throughout an enterprise only increases over time. Today, with more operating systems and applications in deployment throughout business ...

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 ...

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This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “The cyber resilience playbook: Navigating the new era of threats.” Read more from this special issue here. Procrastinating about patching has ...