Patch management consists of scanning computers, mobile devices or other machines on a network for missing software updates, known as “patches” and fixing the problem by deploying those patches as soon as they become available. Patches are a type of code that is inserted (or patched) into the code of an existing software program. It is typically a stop-gap measure until a new full release of the software becomes available.
An effective and comprehensive patch management strategy is an essential part of securing and protecting your organization. Most vulnerabilities being exploited are ones for which a fix has already been available from the software vendor such as the WannaCry ransomware attack that took place two months after the patch had been released by Microsoft.
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You can use the Update Management solution in Azure Automation to manage operating system updates for your Windows and Linux computers in Azure, in on-premises environments, and in other cloud providers. You can quickly assess the status of available updates on all agent computers and manage the process of installing required updates for servers.
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