Patch Management — Patch management identifies, evaluates, deploys, and verifies software updates. The process coordinates security priorities with operational requirements. Effective programs track coverage and exceptions so that unpatched systems do not disappear from organizational awareness. – Vulnerability Management

Added October 7, 2026

Patch Management — Patch management identifies, prioritizes, tests, deploys, and verifies relevant software updates. Decisions consider the severity of the issue, exposure, compatibility, and operational requirements. Records and follow-up checks help establish whether affected systems received the intended correction.

Added November 6, 2026