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Re: Third Party Patch Management
From: Noah.Lance () APCc com
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:37:19 -0500
If its an active directory based network, then look at using GPO. You can push the software updates via the DC for the third party software you are concerned with, and maintain it via GPO. This is much more ideal than using logon scripts due to overhead. It will also significantly aide you as the company grows or you move on. And its really no cost, just skill and labor. "Al Cooper" <cooper () hmcnetworks com> Sent by: listbounce () securityfocus com 03/24/2009 11:28 AM To <security-basics () securityfocus com> cc Subject Third Party Patch Management With all the security updates to programs like Acrobat & Java, I am interested in how the community is handling patch management practically in small to medium sized organizations (50 to 200 computers). Microsoft Update Server works for Windows patches but will not handle third party patches. Microsoft System Center is nice but too expensive for this market. What solutions are you using and how effective are they? Thanks, Coop ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: InfoSec Institute Learn all of the latest penetration testing techniques in InfoSec Institute's Ethical Hacking class. Totally hands-on course with evening Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises, Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Penetration Tester exams, taught by an expert with years of real pen testing experience. http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical_hacking_training.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: InfoSec Institute Learn all of the latest penetration testing techniques in InfoSec Institute's Ethical Hacking class. Totally hands-on course with evening Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises, Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Penetration Tester exams, taught by an expert with years of real pen testing experience. http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical_hacking_training.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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