Patch Management Program Building
Essentials
Patch management is the foundation to any security program, and is the
most basic form of protecting systems. Security patches are designed to fix
critical security flaws with known vulnerabilities. SecureState's Risk
Management team can build a formalized process to assist your organization
in managing the process of patching your systems and applications.
Benefits
Without a formalized patch management process and by not patching systems
with critical security patches; even the most rudimentary hackers can have
full access to sensitive data. Many regulations and standards, including the
PCI DSS, require proactive patch management.
Expertise
SecureState’s Risk Management team has experience in program building,
security operations and security management. By leveraging this wide range
of skills, we have the expertise needed to build and implement a reliable
patch management program in your organization, which supportable and fits
your company’s culture.
Did You Know?
- PCI DSS requires proactive patch management
- A Patch management program needs to address all software and operating
systems in your environment
- Many vendors release patches on a monthly basis. Because of this, it is
important that your patch management program be able to install patches
within 30 days of their release to ensure you do not get behind
- Missing Patches are one of the main ways SecureState consultants
compromise internal networks while performing Internal Attack and
Penetration Assessments
- Many organizations believe that they have a good patch management
program in place. In reality, most of these programs do not include the
patching of non-Microsoft Operating Systems and only patch a small subset of
applications running on their servers and workstations
- When a new system is placed on the Internet, it will be scanned within
15 minutes
- Your Patch Management Program should be reviewed during your annual
Security Program Assessment (INFOSEC).