With two out-of-cycle security updates from Microsoft this fall, organizations are getting the opportunity to evaluate the maturity of their patch management processes through trial by fire.Some ...

Security experts were somewhat surprised Microsoft's first security update of the year didn't include patches for zero-day flaws in Word. But they believe the company is doing its best to stay ahead ...

There are many myths surrounding computer network security that are counterproductive to finding a true solution to the problem. One of these is the belief that vendors should speed up the process of ...

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 ...

In a zero-day world when Windows exploits are circulating for months before Microsoft can get patches ready, should Redmond consider a change in its monthly patch cycle? The results of a poll in Larry ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Patching remains a difficult task for many organizations – but it’s critical for security. Discover 5 patch management best practices. Patch management is the process of updating software, firmware, ...