RE: check list for patch management

[Keith Kooyman <keith.kooyman () tstc edu>]

I have not used Microsoft's update solution (WSUS) for years because it is
not a whole solution.  To have a real patch update solution you need to
update all the software on your network, not just Microsoft software.  I
have used Shavlik and GFI Languard, both great products.  GFI LANguard is
a great product and goes a long way to proactive management of your
network devices.


Regards,

Keith Kooyman

This email may contain the thoughts and opinions of Keith Kooyman and does
not represent official Texas State Technical College Waco policy.

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
On Behalf Of Maurice Rich
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:50 PM
To: John Hebert
Cc: shivaone () gmail com; security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: check list for patch management

FYI WSUS should most likely be a component of your strategy, it will keep
most selected Microsoft Products patched & updated.

For running up/deploying machines with standard builds with managed
operating environments various Microsoft management products including
SCCM should be considered/included.

SCCM allows Task Sequences to be created for performing exactly that on
collections & machines based upon custom defined criteria.

It allows applications including non-Microsoft applications to be packaged
& deployed to machines & collections.

You may also wish to look at Secunia's products including their CSI + PSI
which audit machines & provide facilities to update those machines.

Simple standalone things similar to Secunia's PSI include FileHippo's
Update Checker.

Regards,

Maurice.

Sent from my iPad

On 28/06/2012, at 5:13 AM, John Hebert <jhebert () bizdps com> wrote:

> > -----Original Message-----
> > 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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