Microsoft releases patches and updates every single week. Many of us see pop-ups on our machines indicating they need to be done and don't think much of them, but we should. Those patches from Microsoft often fix critical security holes that have been exposed in the windows operating system. The bad guys are always looking for new ways to get in. They poke holes in the security that Microsoft has baked into their systems. Microsoft's army of developers is on the other side of that wall continually patching vulnerabilities to protect us against threats. If your machine hasn't been updated for some time, the system is more vulnerable than it should be.
So why don't we run the updates? The main reason is time. Everyone gets busy and runs from project to project and task to task. We don't always have the time to stop and run updates or pay attention to IT Security. Even full time IT professionals sometimes lack on this cardinal task. Why? Well, it's not exciting or interesting. It can be extremely repetitive, especially if they are supporting hundreds of machines across a large distributed network.
In addition to windows updates, critical firmware updates for networking equipment need to be applied as well. Networking equipment is typically your first line of defense to keep the bad guys out and must be updated regularly as well to maintain security.
So what is the solution? i.t.NOW has the ability to offer complete control over patches applied, and to automate the entire process. This cuts down on repetitive work for your IT staff allowing them to focus their time on meaningful work and ensures that your network is secure and up to date.
Patches and updates are a critical part of an effective IT Security strategy. i.t.NOW's solution allows you to completely automate all patching of Microsoft operating systems across your network to help you maintain security and compliance.
Firewalls and switches are often your first line of defense against potential attacks. Partnering with i.t.NOW allows you to know that all critical firmware updates to your network hardware will be applied in a timely manner.