Alex Ramos

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Alex Ramos
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Patch Management
CIS Network Security Instructor Professor Mort
Anvair
July 24, 2004
Federal Network Systems, LLC
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Agenda

• What is Patch Management?
• Types of Patch Management?
• What is SUS? Hands On Demo
• What is Shavlik? Hands On Demo
• What is PatchLink? Video Demonstration
• Summary

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What is Patch Management?

• Patch management is a process of updating
  computer systems with the newest updates for
  software for example office 2000, windows 2000
  operating system, and or Internet explorer. With
  any complex piece of software there are problems
  with vulnerabilities, bugs, and functionality.
  Instead of companies creating and selling
  versions with minimal functional upgrades from
  previous versions, they create updates to fulfill
  customer requirements. Customers are unwilling
  or unable to pay for upgrades that have no
  significant improvements. Updates enable a
  customer to keep software up to date with minimal
  costs.

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Types of Patch Management?

• 2 Main Types of Patch Management
• Scan Based
• Patch management software scans machines on the
  network for missing patches
• Agent Based
• Patch management software installs intelligent
  agents within client machines. These clients
  communicate status of machine at all times.

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What is SUS?

• Developed by Microsoft
• Based Upon Windows Update but in a more
  distributed and managed environment
• COST Free !!!!!!

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Hands On Demonstration Of SUS

• Covering
• Setup
• Planning
• Management
• Deployment

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What is Shavlik?

• Scan Based Technology
• COST 14000 for 500 computers

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Hands On Demonstration Of Shavlik

• Covering
• Setup
• Planning
• Management
• Deployment

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Video Demonstration of Patch Link
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Summary

• What is Patch Management?
• What are the types of Tools?
• Costs
• Which is the Best Patch Management tool shown?