NTC 300 WEEK 3 Discussion Question: Patch Management
NTC 300 WEEK 3 Discussion Question: Patch Management
Patch management is critical to ensuring system security and functionality. Non-IT professionals, however, may question the resources dedicated to ensuring proper patch management.
Prepare to justify patch management and to explain how patch management works by answering the following questions:
• What is the purpose of patch management?
• What is the order of operations for patching?
• Are patches cumulative? Why or why not?
Research instances of security breaches that could have been avoided with sound patch management.
Describe one example that could help persuade your non-IT colleagues of the importance and value of patch management.
Post your answers to the discussion area.
Respond to at least one of your peers. In your response, consider sharing your ideas about what elements should be considered in an overall patch management strategy.