In this issue: Third-party vulnerabilities in web browsers, Adobe, Cisco, Check Point, Apple, Fortinet, GitLab, ConnectWise, WordPress, and many more.
Vulnerability discovery is beginning to outpace many organizations’ ability to assess and remediate what is being found. The challenge is no longer simply deploying patches. It is deciding what matters most, acting before exploitation, and doing so without disrupting critical systems.
Microsoft Configuration Manager isn’t end of life, but each Current Branch version has its own support deadline. See which versions are still supported, what happens when support ends, and how to plan your next upgrade.
Windows Autopatch automates updates for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Edge, and Teams through Intune, but it has important limitations. See how it works, what it supports, where it falls short, and when another patching solution may be a better fit.
Learn how CVE and CWE differ, how they work together, and how security teams use both to improve vulnerability prioritization, remediation, and prevention.
Learn how VM patching works, the best practices for scaling it safely, and how to automate the process across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
This guide shows how to use gpupdate /force, GPMC, and PowerShell to refresh policies locally or remotely, verify the results, and manage updates safely across multiple endpoints
This guide compares SCCM and Intune, explains co-management and third-party alternatives, and helps you decide which replacement path best fits your environment, licensing, and management needs.
Learn how to identify and fix common Windows Update errors, troubleshoot failed installations, and prevent recurring update problems.
Learn what Microsoft Configuration Manager is, how SCCM works, its core features, infrastructure requirements, lifecycle, and how it fits alongside Intune and modern endpoint management.
Learn how SCCM patch management works, from WSUS synchronization and deployment to compliance reporting, troubleshooting, and automation.
Learn how to kill a process on a remote Windows computer using taskkill, PowerShell, or PsExec, when to use each method, and how to troubleshoot the errors that can stop them from working.
This CISO-focused summary highlights the vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure risks that should take priority for remediation following Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday release.
Microsoft released 995 patches this month, the largest Patch Tuesday we’ve seen. At that point, nobody is realistically looking at a list of 995 patches and treating everything the same. The question is what needs attention now, and what can wait?
In this issue: September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft, featuring zero-day vulnerabilities and critical security flaws.
In this issue: Third-party vulnerabilities in web browsers, SAP, Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, Tenable, Adobe, VMware, Oracle, NetScaler, Linux, Zoom, IBM, and many more.
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CISA BOD 26-04 introduces a risk-based approach to vulnerability remediation for Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies. Learn how asset exposure, KEV status, exploit automation, and technical impact determine remediation deadlines, when forensic triage is required, what changed from previous directives, and why organizations may need to patch their highest-risk vulnerabilities in less than 24 hours.
Learn how to upgrade to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. This guide covers hardware and software requirements, compatibility checks, step-by-step installation, bootable USB and ISO alternatives, common error codes, troubleshooting, and options for deploying Windows 11 across multiple endpoints.
Windows out-of-band (OOB) updates are emergency fixes Microsoft releases outside the normal Patch Tuesday schedule. Learn how OOB updates work, how to install or defer them, and review recent Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server emergency updates, including fixes for recovery, shutdown, Remote Desktop, and performance problems.
Compare the best software deployment tools for 2026 across endpoint management, remote software deployment, DevOps, and CI/CD. Explore Action1, Octopus Deploy, Total Software Deployment, DeployHQ, PDQ Deploy & Inventory, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD to find the right option for your environment.
