6.2.6. Maintenance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is patch management?

   Hint

   Think about what it involves.

2. 2.

   Why is testing important before applying a patch?

   Hint

   Consider the impact on existing functions.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of patch management?

   • To enhance performance
   • To fix security vulnerabilities
   • To increase market share

   Hint

   Think about what vulnerabilities can lead to.

4. 4.

   True or False: Patch management is only about applying new features.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the true purpose of patching.

5. 5.

   Design a complete patch management policy for a fictional small business, detailing each step from vulnerability assessment to patch deployment.

   Hint

   Consider what is needed to mitigate risks effectively.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of a failed patch deployment in a major enterprise software system. What would be the repercussions and how could it be prevented?

   Hint

   Reflect on real-world examples where updates have caused issues.