ABSTRACT
A comprehensive security patch management process is a fundamental security requirement for any organization that uses computers, networks, or applications for doing business today. Such a process ensures that the security vulnerabilities of a company’s information systems are addressed in an e®cient and eŸective manner when the need to deploy patches is the remediation measure required. e patch management process introduces a high degree of accountability and discipline to the task of discovering, analyzing, and correcting security weaknesses. Considering the Blaster, Nimda, and SQL Slammer issues that have occurred in the past, this book will arm the information technology (IT) staŸ with a method for combating these situations, ultimately saving the organization both time and money.
