6.6. Patch Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is patch management?

   Hint

   Think about updates for bugs and security.

2. 2.

   Why are automatic updates important?

   Hint

   Consider human error during manual updates.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of patch management?

   • Fix functionality issues
   • Address security vulnerabilities
   • Improve user interface

   Hint

   Focus on security.

4. 4.

   True or False: Automatic updates can prevent human error.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what can go wrong with manual updates.

5. 5.

   Describe the steps you would take to implement a patch management policy within an organization.

   Hint

   Consider the organization’s size and resources.

6. 6.

   Analyze the lessons learned from the Equifax data breach related to patch management practices.

   Hint

   Think about the timeline of events leading to the breach.