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Microsoft extends rollback support for Office 365 updates to two months and discloses a vulnerability without zero-day exploits. SQL updates now require specific version and driver fixes. Ivanti releases three security updates addressing 11 CVEs, while a partnership with Tuck Care improves Linux patching. Misconceptions about Linux security are addressed, emphasizing the need for regular updates to mitigate risks from notable CVEs across distributions.

Ring deployment is a strategy for rolling out updates while balancing the urgency of addressing vulnerabilities and maintaining operational stability. The Preferred Server feature helps manage updates in specific network segments. Peer-to-peer technology aids large-scale environments, but network bottlenecks need attention. Integrating sentiment surveys gathers feedback on update impacts, and proactive feedback mechanisms are essential for assessing update effectiveness.

Certificate pinning helps your organization avoid connectivity disruptions for users on mobile devices, allowing you to bridge the gap between an expiring certificate and a new one to come.

Mastering Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with Ivanti Neurons Ivanti Neurons enhances risk-based vulnerability management by focusing on aggregation prioritization. It collects data from various sources, integrates with over 70 IT service management systems, and emphasizes the importance of contextual risk assessment. A prioritization dashboard helps security teams address critical findings, while automation through playbooks streamlines the remediation process. The content also covers scoring metrics and a knowledge base for trending vulnerabilities.

Monthly developer updates focus on critical areas like Azure vulnerabilities and Visual Studio updates. Attention is needed for the Azure Monitor agent and service fabric, especially regarding auto-update settings. With Windows 10 nearing its end of life, organizations should consider ESU support. Adobe updates address vulnerabilities in After Effects, InCopy, and Illustrator. Windows updates for versions 10 and 11 tackle various vulnerabilities, while SQL Server and SharePoint server updates are essential for security.

Turning Threats into Opportunities: The Positive Side of CVEs.

Exposure management improves vulnerability management by integrating various attack surfaces and enhancing asset visibility. It promotes a proactive approach to continuously manage threats and exposures. Organizations define their risk appetite for quicker decision-making on vulnerabilities. A zero day response strategy enables swift action on critical vulnerabilities. Ivanti's approach includes strong asset discovery and prioritization, utilizing threat intelligence for effective risk management.

Revolutionizing IT & Security: Empower Your Workforce with Ivanti’s End-to-End AI Platform Dive into the modern workplace, where complexity and security threats are on the rise. See how Ivanti’s AI-powered IT and Security platform is changing the game by managing, automating, and protecting every device on your network, while keeping your mobile, global workforce in sync and productive. Learn how Ivanti unifies your technology ecosystem, supercharges your team’s impact, and empowers them to take on bigger challenges.

Smarter Patch Management: Mastering Ring Deployments, Preferred Servers & Real-Time Feedback.

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