RE: check list for patch management

[John Hebert <jhebert () bizdps com>]

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> From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
> On Behalf Of shivaone () gmail com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 1:00 PM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: check list for patch management
>
> Hi All,
>
>  Its grate any one in team share me the Manual[Excel] check list for patch
> management for windows

I don't have anything in Excel, but here's my overall process when working with new networks:

1. I try to automate Windows updates whenever possible.  This can be through WSUS, Windows Intune, and a variety of 3rd 
party vendors.  This lets you focus on keeping a baseline and handling the exceptions rather than worrying about each 
computer.  It also lets you see the status of computers in a central location.
2. I get a software inventory, remove software from computers that isn't needed, and look at the update options on the 
remaining software.  Some of it may be auto-updating, some of it may be centrally managed and updated, and some of it 
may require manual updating.  From there, I plan those updates accordingly.


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