Avoid security risks with a patch management software solution
If you have been burned by machines that are hacked because of known, preventable vulnerabilities, then you need to be in the market for a patch management software solution. There is no excuse for being violated when the fix for the problem is readily available. All the computers need to do is install a simple update that is freely available for download and will close the security hole within minutes. Given that, there are not many valid reasons to explain why the process is not taking place.
Unfortunately, the utility that downloads and installs these updates can be disabled or modified if an end user has the rights to do so. By disabling this feature, the inherent patch management functionality of the computer is defeated. In order to control this and be certain that patches are getting where you want, when you want, a patch management software solution should be employed. Building a patch management software solution requires a dedicated server that will download and stage patches for you as they become available. The patch management software solution will then force those patches onto all the computers on your network and cannot be overridden by end users.
This form of patch management software solution will also give you the capability of generating reports and receiving alerts when specific machines are not at the desired patch level. The patch management software solution can also allow you to easily roll back or remove a patch should it be determined that the update has caused a conflict or compatibility issue with another program in use in your company. A patch management software solution with these features will also require a domain administrator system account that will give it complete control of the computers on your system. If you are not comfortable with this, the patch management software solution will not have the rights it needs to enforce policies on and update the computers on your network.
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