Patch Management
Keep Your Systems Current, Secure, and Reliable
What is Patch Management?
Included in Essential I.T., Managed I.T., and Advanced I.T.
- Your company’s Windows computers and servers are connected to our patch management system.
- Each device is regularly scanned to identify missing Windows updates and security patches.
- Available updates are evaluated according to established patching policies.
- Approved patches are scheduled for installation automatically.
- Updates are downloaded and installed during scheduled maintenance periods.
- Patch status is tracked for each managed computer and server.
- Failed or missing patches can be identified for additional review.
- Devices continue to be checked after patching to determine their current update status.
- Patch management repeats regularly as Microsoft releases new updates and security fixes.
Why Does Your Business Need Patch Management?
- Close known security vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
- Keep Windows computers and servers up to date.
- Reduce the risk caused by missing critical security patches.
- Apply updates consistently across your business.
- Reduce the need for employees to manage Windows updates themselves.
- Identify devices that are missing important updates.
- Reduce problems caused by computers falling significantly behind on updates.
- Help improve the security and reliability of your IT environment.
- Support cybersecurity requirements that call for timely system updates.
- Maintain a more standardized and manageable technology environment.