What Is Patch Management? Closing Vulnerabilities on Time
Patch management distributes, in a planned way, the updates that close known flaws in operating systems and applications. The goal is to shorten the time between a flaw and an attack.
The process of finding, testing and deploying software updates that close known vulnerabilities on time.
Why Does It Matter?
Attackers target flaws that have a patch but no deployment. Regular patching is one of the lowest-cost defense layers.
Core Principles & How It Works
What Threats Arise from Inadequate Protection?
- ✕A breach through a known flaw because of patch delay.
- ✕Inability to prove patch compliance in an audit.
How Does Moftgate Solve This Challenge?
Moftgate shows missing patches next to the inventory and deploys them from the center. A compliance report can be exported for audits.
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Other Cybersecurity Terms
Full Glossary →Central management of computers, servers and mobile devices for inventory, patching, software deployment and policy.
Continuous behavioral monitoring, threat hunting, and automated incident containment capability deployed directly on workstation and server endpoints.
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