Patch Management

Key Takeaways Patch management tools often look alike on a feature list, but they don’t all solve the same problem. Some push updates to fleets of laptops and desktops, some...

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Key Takeaways Patch management removes known vulnerabilities but operates reactively, addressing issues after they are identified. Vulnerability management identifies potential issues proactively, providing prioritized intelligence for patching. Both are essential...

Key Takeaways Security hardening minimizes attack surfaces by tightening Linux configurations, enforcing least privilege, and patching critical vulnerabilities. Automated tools ensure consistent patching, configuration enforcement, and compliance monitoring across large...

With the increasing sophistication of attacks, there is no more pressing time for IT security than now. Linux stands even here; behind most servers, devices, and cloud infrastructures. Security audits...

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The U.S Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced proposed security requirements designed to prevent adversarial nations from gaining access to American’s personal and government-related information. These proposed guidelines...

  Isolating infected systems immediately helps prevent ransomware from spreading across networks. Regular, automated backups stored offline are essential for recovering from ransomware incidents.   Proactive security measures, like live patching...

CISA has issued a warning about three new vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited. These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to organizations and should be patched immediately. Among them, CVE-2017-1000253...

Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we...

System administrators that work in enterprise environments know that patching is practically a full-time job. Consider the effort involved in patching just one system: a sysadmin must determine that a...