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Patching stories - Page 2

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The patch management challenge
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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supply chain systems
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
We all know that patching is important, so why is the physical process for updating systems across the enterprise still so difficult?.
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Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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malware
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ai security
Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.
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Five ways to achieve smarter application management
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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online tools
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patching
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it managers
Applications are the lifeblood of any modern organisation. But left unmanaged, they can throw both security and productivity into jeopardy.
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Majority of IT security professionals find patching overly complex
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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risk & compliance
Two-thirds of companies still haven't patched their systems. Yet organisations around the world are still being targeted by WannaCry ransomware attacks.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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passwords
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
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Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
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Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software updates
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kaspersky
New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Check Point uncovers live Linux attack, urges users to take action
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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ddos
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open source
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cybersecurity
Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.
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Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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avast
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patching
Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.
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Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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mdm
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personal computing devices
Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.
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Organisations still not getting cybersecurity fundamentals right - Wavelink
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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wavelink
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mfa
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patching
Many organisations fail at basic cybersecurity, relying solely on advanced tools. Wavelink highlights the vital need for timely patches and employee training.
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Time to give your security setup an end-of-year clean?
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
ExtraHop reminds businesses that ‘tis the season embark on the annual end of year clean: garages, closets and cybersecurity settings.
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Patching: Reducing the gap between exposure and remediation
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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it automation
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patching
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ivanti
Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.
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Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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patching
Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.
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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.
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Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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patching
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
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IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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ibm
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
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Three key steps to improving security patching
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.
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Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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flexera
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secunia
Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.