data-center-soc-noc , policies , security

An effective Patch Management Reporting Tool can and should

January 9, 2013

Gernic Policy:

All patches and updates to software installed on computer systems are reviewed and scheduled to be installed based on applicability and severity. In the unlikely event of a breach of security, audit trails are stored for one year and are reviewed by the IT department.

Report details on such things as:

  • Servers and workstation configurations including;
    • Service statuses
    • Installed applications (software compliancy) including known viruses, spyware, malware and resident files like unauthorized music and graphics;
    • Installed patches and hotfixes;
    • TCP and UDP port statuses and hardware details down to the hardware level on each host.

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