Neglecting regular patch management can create gaping security holes, leaving agencies susceptible to malware, ransomware and other attacks. In fact, according to Sophos, almost a quarter of state and ...

Zero-day attacks may be headline grabbers, but cybersecurity researchers have long reported that unpatched known vulnerabilities are directly responsible for an even higher percentage of data breaches ...

Microsoft officially announced the release of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft Update service at Tech Ed 2005 in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, although the most important deliverables ...

Last week, I promised that I had given my last word on patch management products for at least six months. I was hoping that you, dear reader, would take the hint. I don’t want to hear about patch ...

Many security breaches can be avoided by applying software patches to known vulnerabilities as soon as they’re released by the vendor. Patch management software provides a centralized place for IT ...

Shavlik, which has historically been known for its patch management software and services, is expanding its delivery methods into the cloud while extending its portfolio to provide IT management for ...

LAS VEGAS—Users of Microsoft Corp.’s management products showed keener interest in short-term deliverables than in the long-term strategic initiatives that the company outlined here last week at its ...

The government should consider providing centralized patch management services to help agencies with the chore of keeping IT systems protected against software vulnerabilities. The government should ...