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PATCH
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Automated security patching — monthly updates, critical patches within 48 hours. Zero downtime deployment. Compliance reporting for audits. Included in managed IT support.
How professional patch
management works
Monitor
Patches released constantly. Coreitech monitors vendor release schedules and vulnerability databases.
Test
Each patch is tested in a lab environment first. Ensure compatibility, no breaking changes, no unintended side effects.
Deploy
Patches deployed on schedule — usually Tuesday nights outside business hours. Critical patches deployed immediately regardless of schedule.
Verify
Post-deployment verification confirms all systems operational. Patch compliance logged for audit trails and reporting.
Unpatched vs professionally
managed systems
Unpatched Systems
Professional Patch Management
Patch management —
questions answered
Q.What is patch management?
Patch management is the process of identifying, testing, and applying security updates and fixes to software and operating systems. A critical patch might fix a zero-day security vulnerability. Patches are released constantly — monthly patches for Windows, weekly for browsers, ongoing for applications.
Q.Why is patch management important?
Unpatched systems are vulnerable to ransomware, data breaches, and cyberattacks. 60% of breaches exploit known, unpatched vulnerabilities. Cyber insurance often requires proof of timely patching. Regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR) mandates patching within 30 days of release.
Q.What happens if you don't patch?
Your systems accumulate security gaps. Attackers use public vulnerability databases to find targets. One unpatched flaw can be enough to breach your entire network. Many ransomware attacks succeed because systems haven't been patched in months or years.
Q.How often should systems be patched?
Monthly for Windows and major applications. Critical security patches should be deployed within days of release. Browser patches weekly. Best practice: automated patching deployed overnight to minimize disruption.
Q.Does patching cause downtime?
Not with proper patch management. Coreitech patches outside business hours — usually Tuesday nights. Some patches require a reboot, which is scheduled for night or weekend. Most patches apply without any downtime.
Q.Is patch management included in managed IT support?
Yes. Coreitech's managed IT includes automated monthly patching, testing patches before deployment, scheduling patches for minimal disruption, and tracking patch compliance for regulatory audits.
Stay patched,
stay secure
Automated monthly patching, critical updates within 48 hours, compliance reporting included. Included in all managed IT plans.