Automated patching of Windows, macOS, Linux, and applications to close security vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. We test patches in a controlled environment, schedule deployments, and track patch compliance across all devices.
The Challenge
Your systems are months or years behind on patches—vulnerabilities are known and exploitable
You manually check for patches sporadically and often miss them
A patch broke a critical application and you had to rollback—now you're scared to patch
You don't know which devices are patched and which aren't
Why It Matters
Patching is boring but critical. Attackers exploit unpatched systems. For Australian SMEs, most breaches happen through known vulnerabilities that patches would have fixed. The challenge isn't finding patches—it's testing them and deploying them systematically. We automate patching so you don't have to manually check for updates or worry about compatibility.
Security vulnerabilities patched within days of release
Automated deployment reduces manual effort and human error
Testing in controlled environment before production rollout
Scheduled maintenance windows minimize disruption
Compliance reporting showing patch currency
Emergency patching for critical vulnerabilities
The Process
Patch management system configured to monitor for new patches
Patches tested in a non-production environment for compatibility
Deployment schedule established based on criticality and testing
Patches deployed automatically or on schedule
Compliance reporting showing patch status across all devices
Failed patch installations identified and remediated
Best For
All businesses wanting to reduce vulnerability exposure
Companies with compliance requirements mandating patch management
Organizations with too many devices to patch manually
Complementary Services
Implementation of ACSC Essential Eight—the Australian Signals Directorate's mitigation strategies that protect against 85% of targeted cyber attacks. We assess your current state, identify gaps, and implement the eight controls: application patching, OS patching, multi-factor authentication, limiting admin privileges, user awareness training, incident response planning, regular backups, and network segmentation.
Management of user devices including laptops, desktops, phones, and tablets. We ensure consistent OS versions, security patches, software licenses, and device security through Mobile Device Management (MDM) and management tools. Users stay productive while you maintain control and compliance.
FAQ
Tested patches have low risk of breaking systems. We test patches in controlled environments before deploying to production. If incompatibility is found, we defer the patch or handle it manually.
When the device comes back online, it's patched to current state. We track devices that haven't reported in and escalate them for manual patching if necessary.
Critical security patches should deploy within days. Regular patches deploy monthly. Emergency patches for active exploits deploy immediately. We recommend patches on the second Tuesday of each month (Patch Tuesday) for standard updates.
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