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An 11-step patch management process to ensure success
Following these steps will make patch management more reliable and less stressful and keep your software updated, largely bug-free and secure from cyberthreats.
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The risks of failed patch management
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Patch management vs. vulnerability management: Key differences
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Creating a patch management policy: Step-by-step guide
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Patch management vs. vulnerability management: Key differences
Although patch and vulnerability management are intertwined, they differ in critical ways. It's important to have distinct tools and processes to execute both effectively.
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How to deploy macOS compliance controls via Intune
Intune administrators can use many of the same mechanisms to manage compliance policies for Windows and macOS desktops alike. Learn how to create those policies for Macs.
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Creating a patch management policy: Step-by-step guide
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