Why is patch management necessary?. Issue 7 (July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dennis, Colin
• Is Part Of: Network security. Volume 2018:Issue 7(2018)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2018-07
• Subjects: Computer security -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing departments -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; 005.805
• DOI: 10.1016/S1353-4858(18)30068-0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-4858

Abstract

Abstract : If you're a UK business that relies on any form of technology, then patch management should be at the top of your 'to do' list. More and more companies rely on a form of software and/or IT infrastructure to streamline their processes, maximise return on investment and store valuable data. If you're a UK business that relies on any form of technology, then patch management should be at the top of your 'to do' list. As technology evolves, so does cybercrime. The more detailed and comprehensive the approach you take to patch management, the more you are reducing the risk of a vulnerability being exploited and data breaches being made, explains Colin Dennis of OGL.