Patch Management

Customers rely on various applications for their daily operations, each representing a potential attack vector for cybercriminals. Security vulnerability patches are released frequently, but with such a high volume of updates, manual patch management can be a daunting task for service providers, and time is of the essence. Patch management solutions eliminate complexity, allowing you to protect customer systems against the latest threats with minimal effort.

 

Effective patch management also enhances system performance, thereby increasing productivity. Whether it's an employee's laptop or a non-user computer device like a digital sign, all systems need to be protected. The risks of not managing patch files include exposing your business to data leaks and breaches, as well as a decline in productivity and reputation.

 

The ultimate goal of patch management is to protect your endpoints from hackers and ensure that your system operates optimally. However, there are other benefits of patch management as well: It supports business productivity. Well-managed software and up-to-date patches run more smoothly and help increase employee productivity.

 

WatchGuard Patch Management is an optional module offered with WatchGuard EPDR, WatchGuard EDR, and WatchGuard EPP licenses.

 

Patch Management identifies computers on the network with known software vulnerabilities and helps determine which devices are susceptible to malicious attacks. Patch Management compares the patches installed on computers with a database of all updates released by software vendors and identifies all computers running vulnerable operating systems or software.

 

After Patch Management identifies computers with security vulnerabilities, you can create and schedule tasks to install available patches and updates. This helps minimize the attack surface and prevents malware attacks on vulnerable workstations and servers.