05e - Patch Management

The widespread deployment of malicious software targeting vulnerabilities in IT systems, and the accompanying risks for system outages and data compromise, have dramatically increased the visibility and importance of a sound Patch Management program. Patch Management has become a staple of proactive systems management to address these risks. Systems management vendors and their toolsets have reduced the effort required for patch management and improved its effectiveness. However, a Patch Management program is only as effective as manual processes for patch review, approval, and consistent deployment oversight. Module 800-1121-05e defines the workflow for assessing the applicability and risk associated with patches and updates and planning for their deployment. This module also includes workflow, integrated with the automated toolset, for update deployment, whether automated, scripted, or manual.

• Client systems are maintained at recommended software levels

• Issues that are fixed by the application of patches and updates are prevented

• Incidents resulting from improperly applied patches are reduced

• Module overview plus 7 pages of detailed 11 x 17" process maps in hard copy and PDF format

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