Top 5 Patch Management Mistakes

Cloud Management Suite Releases List of IT Patch Management Pitfalls

Verismic, a global leader in cloud-based IT management technology, has released a list of top five patch management oversights. After a year with global cyberattacks such as WannaCry and Petya ransomware, the list aims to protect companies from critical vulnerabilities and future outbreaks.

The mistakes include:

·      Delaying patching. major security events target vulnerabilities that have been previously addressed

·      Granting administrator rights to users: assigning specific permissions for each application prevents security risks

·      Letting vendors auto-update: allowing vendors to push out updates can break critical business applications

·      Relying on default software update programs: insufficient reporting does not allow organizations to know if they are fully protected

·      Evaluating strategy at a large-scale: IT environments require constant prioritizing, such as third-party patch patching and device management

When the next ransomware attack occurs, these pitfalls will contribute to the spread of malware. A critical patch management approach can provide companies security and assurance that its systems are fully protected.

To download the whitepaper, please visit: www.cloudmanagementsuite.com/top-5-patch-mistakes