4 things I wish I’d known before purchasing a new patching solution

This guide shares four lessons to consider before buying a new patch management solution. It is for the person tasked with choosing a patching tool, along with the security and IT teams who will use it.

The guide argues that patching affects risk management, security operations, business continuity and compliance. It advises taking a broader view than the license cost. It then describes what an ideal modern patching solution looks like across four areas, with specific questions to ask during evaluation. It also warns against orchestration tools that only order tasks without building in best practices.

What you’ll learn

• Why an ecosystem approach matters, covering OS coverage, scanner integration and ITSM
• Which parts of the process to automate, including pre- and post-patch tasks and tickets
• How to shift patch operations left with better data and pre-patch analysis
• Why to weigh business impact, including application testing after rollout

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