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Enkay Square, Plot No - 448A, 6th Floor, Udyog Vihar, Phase- V, Sector 19, Gurugram, Haryana - 122016These updates, known as patches, are released by vendors to protect systems from potential exploits and ensure compliance with security standards. The importance of patching cannot be overstated. Unpatched systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, as attackers often exploit known vulnerabilities. For instance, the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack exploited a vulnerability for which a patch had been available for months, leading to widespread damage .
Prevents exploitation by attackers.
Enhances system functionality and stability.
Required for standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA and Reduces risk of downtime due to security breaches.
Coordinating governance, risk, and compliance for efficient operations.
Cybersecurity policies and procedures are essential frameworks that organizations implement to safeguard their digital assets, ensure compliance with regulations, and mitigate cyber threats.
A User Access Review entails identifying, assessing, and managing the access rights of users within an IT system. This process ensures that users are provisioned only with the appropriate rights necessary for their role. Ideally, the user access review process is automated to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a cybersecurity process that identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. It involves two key phases: Vulnerability Assessment (identifying weaknesses) and Penetration Testing (exploiting those weaknesses to simulate real-world attacks). The goal is to proactively strengthen security defenses against potential threats.
A third-party vendor audit is an independent evaluation conducted by an external party to assess a vendor's operations, controls, and compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. This process is crucial for organizations to mitigate risks associated with outsourcing and ensure that vendors meet agreed-upon standards.
Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a strategic process that helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events—such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures—to ensure critical business functions continue operating with minimal downtime.
An Infrastructure Audit is a comprehensive assessment of an organization's IT and physical infrastructure to evaluate performance, security, compliance, and efficiency. It identifies gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement across hardware, software, networks, data centers, and related systems. The goal is to ensure that infrastructure components align with business goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identify all hardware, software, OS, applications, and devices in the IT environment. Maintain an up-to-date inventory.
Use tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) to scan for known vulnerabilities. Identify missing patches and assess severity (CVSS score, vendor bulletins).
Evaluate the impact of patches (e.g., system downtime, compatibility).
Prioritize based on:
Criticality of the asset
Severity of the vulnerability
Exploitability in the wild
Apply patches in a test/staging environment. Ensure they do not break functionality or cause system conflicts.
Deploy patches to production systems using:
Manual updates for critical systems
Automated patch management tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, ManageEngine, Ivanti)
Schedule during low-impact hours when possible.
Confirm that patches were successfully installed. Re-scan systems to verify vulnerabilities have been resolved.
Keep the records for audits & compliance
Patch management is the process of acquiring, testing, and installing patches (updates) to software applications and systems to address security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, and improve functionality.
Regular patching helps protect systems from security threats, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintains system performance and stability.
The frequency depends on the organization’s policy, the criticality of the systems, and the nature of the patches. However, it’s generally recommended to apply security patches as soon as they are available.
Yes, sometimes patches can introduce new problems, such as software conflicts or system instability. It’s advisable to test patches in a controlled environment before full deployment.
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