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Microsoft Windows patches and critical updates


An understanding of Windows patch management best practices are vital to an IT admin who wants to keep his or her desktop machines up to date and protected from the latest security flaws. Learn about tools that can help you manage Windows patches, read tips about automating the patch management process and how to keep your organization protected against critical flaws, vulnerabilities and zero-day threats.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (83) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (84) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (37) , WEBCASTS (6) , DOWNLOADS (3) , BEST WEB LINKS (6)

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Microsoft patch management policy
LEARNING GUIDE - Learn about Windows patch management policy, patch maintenance and post-patch security as well as what tools you can use for patch management in Windows networks.
Patch Management Toolbox
RESOURCE KIT - Patch Tuesday only comes once a month, but keeping up with the latest security fixes is no easy task. Use the tools in this toolbox to make patch management as easy as possible.

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Microsoft will release three critical patches in May
SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 09 May 2008
ARTICLE - There are four patches for May in total. The three critical patches are for the Office and Windows platforms.
PatchLink Update 6.4
searchWindowsSecurity.com | 21 Jan 2008
NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE - PatchLink Update 6.4 automatically updates networks with patches while checking the patching status of all machines on the network.
Critical September patch could hit Windows 2000 SP4 systems
SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 11 Sep 2007
ARTICLE - IT managers got a light load of patches this month with only one rated critical.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 84
The 10 most common Windows security vulnerabilities
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
TIP - Many networks are full of Windows vulnerabilities. Learn how to fix some of the more common Windows security threats in this tip.
Have my Windows patches actually been installed?
Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 27 Feb 2008
TIP - How can you tell if your Windows patches have been installed on your machine? This advice from Kevin Beaver explains how to know for sure.
Importance of managing unpatched third-party software
Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 09 Oct 2007
TIP - Read about the consequences of not keeping your non-Microsoft third-party applications up to date and patched.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 37
Windows security in the enterprise: Tutorials
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
LEARNING GUIDE - In this collection of Windows security tutorials, learn about Windows security threats, Microsoft patch management policy, managing network access and more.
Microsoft patch management tools
SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Sep 2007
LEARNING GUIDE - Check out some Microsoft patch management tools, including our entirely free patch management toolbox.
Microsoft patch maintenance and post-patch security
SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Sep 2007
LEARNING GUIDE - Learn how to handle problems that occur after installing Microsoft patches. Learn about Windows patch maintenance, post-patch security best practices and more.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 6
Patch Your Windows Desktop - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   13 JUN 2006, 13:00 EDT (17:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Hackers today are actually reverse engineering patches to better exploit vulnerability, then releasing their viruses in hopes to catch those that have not applied the patch. In this webcast, learn how you can close security holes before hacking, compliance or infringement issues jeopardize your infrastructure.
Setting up a patch testing environment - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   01 JUN 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   With Windows patches released every month and zero-day exploits becoming a reality, setting up an efficient patch testing environment is essential to keeping the organization running.
Testing Patches for a Speedy Rollout - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   19 JUL 2005, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   It would be wise to thoroughly test Windows patches for reliability, application compatibility and stability before rolling them out -- but many simply don't have the time. In this webcast, Orin Thomas will explain how you can use virtual machines to test patches for a speedy roll out to vulnerable servers and workstations.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 3 of 3
Critical patches for IE and Office released
Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 10 Apr 2008
PODCAST - Learn about this month's critical patches, Vista SP1 and Microsoft's future in the fight against Windows rootkits in this month's "What's hot in Windows security" podcast.
What's hot in Microsoft Windows security
Published by: David Nielson, Assistant Site Editor | 30 Oct 2007
PODCASTS - Keep up with the latest Microsoft patches, Windows network security strategies, Microsoft security best practices and more in our monthly podcast series.
What's hot in Microsoft security: Critical patches
Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 30 Aug 2007
PODCAST - In this Microsoft security podcast we discuss the implications of August's critical Windows patches and how admins can better manage patches in the future.
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  BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 3 of 6
Make patching less of a grind
SearchWinIT.com | 26 Nov 2003
BEST WEB LINK - There is much that administrators can do to make the job of software patching less difficult and grueling. Read the patching tips and expertise that one security expert offered during a phone briefing with enterprise ...
Security update for IIS 4.0
Microsoft TechNet | 21 Jul 2004
BEST WEB LINK - This bulletin resolves the following vulnerability: An attacker can take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing or deleting data; and creating new accounts that have full ...
Microsoft ASN flaw may be biggest defect ever found
SearchWinIT.com | 10 Feb 2004
BEST WEB LINK - Enterprises are scrambling to patch their systems in the wake of Microsoft's vulnerability blitz that revealed a critical flaw affecting multiple Windows operating systems. Read this article to find out how to patch the ...
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