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Targeted Patch Management
Patching of vulnerable software, in particular third-party software which is not supported by
Microsoft WSUS, has been a cumbersome and resource intensive process causing many
enterprises to either neglect patching or only patch very few non-Microsoft applications.
Through the seamless Microsoft WSUS and System Center Configuration Manager integration
with the Secunia CSI, the patching process has been simplified and can be conducted with a
few simple clicks.
When establishing best practice recommendations for targeted patch management processes -
as well as any Patch Management solution that supports this - four elements are essential:
Vulnerability Intelligence (VI)
Vulnerability Scanning (VS)
Patch Creation (PC)
Patch Deployment (PD)
Targeted Patch Management (PM) is basically the sum of these four elements:
The Secunia CSI 7.0 Vulnerability Management Life
Cycle
Vulnerability management is a critical component of any security infrastructure because it
enables proactive detection and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
A process to identify vulnerable products, including products not authorized in an
organization‟s environment, paired with effective patch management is an absolute must to
reduce the window of exposure and eliminate the root cause of a potential compromise.
The Secunia CSI automates all steps of the vulnerability management lifecycle, allowing
organizations to strengthen the security of their networks.
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