Learn what patch managers do, why patching matters, and how to choose a linux patch management tool, with options like Action1, SUSE Manager, ManageEngine, Automox, Tanium, and JetPatch.
The idea that systems cannot ever be taken offline for maintenance has become a common refrain in many organizations. It is usually spoken with a sense of urgency, sometimes even fear, as if a short planned pause would grind the entire company to a halt.
A zero-day exploit targets a software flaw that the vendor doesn’t know about yet. The name comes from the fact that developers have had exactly zero days to fix it. No patch exists. No security update is available. Your antivirus software isn’t looking for it because nobody knows it’s there.
An unpatched endpoint is any device connected to your network—laptop, desktop, server, mobile device—that’s missing critical security updates. It could be running outdated software, an old operating system version, or applications with known vulnerabilities that vendors have already fixed.
Most patch management audits check whether you have documentation. They verify you have policies, procedures, and regular scanning schedules. They confirm you’re generating reports.
The industry has spent decades trying to create clean distinctions. “Patches are small and targeted. Updates are comprehensive and add features.” Sounds logical. Doesn’t reflect reality.
We are excited to share that Action1 ranked #4 fastest-growing cybersecurity company, #9 in the Software & Services industry, and #16 overall on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ among the fastest-growing tech companies in North America.
With WSUS no longer evolving, it’s time to future-proof your patch strategy. Watch this exclusive recording to see why cloud-native beats legacy systems, assess your setup, and close third-party gaps – featuring a hands-on demo, live Q&A, and a practical checklist.
Big news – Linux has arrived in Action1! Watch this exclusive recording to explore the most powerful release yet and see how unified patch management, automation, and enhanced security now extend seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux – empowering IT teams to manage every system from one secure platform.
Enterprise-grade Linux patch management provides IT teams and MSSPs with real-time visibility, automated patching, and compliance across all endpoints.
In this guide, we explain how to upgrade your Linux system using the Terminal command line, GUI-based updaters, or Action1’s autonomous endpoint management platform.
Company’s 7,265% revenue growth reflects enterprise demand for autonomous endpoint management and patching
In this issue: November 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights, actively exploited vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Android, Apple, WordPress, Post SMTP, Dolby, Watchguard Firebox, Cisco, SonicWall, and Gladinet CentreStack.
Managing mixed OS environments just got simpler, safer, and faster. With this update, Action1 delivers unified autonomous endpoint management and patching across Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single user-friendly platform, purpose-built for enterprise IT and MSSPs who need unified management at scale.
Watch this recording to explore the latest Microsoft patches from November 2025 Patch Tuesday and updates on third-party application vulnerabilities addressed in the past month.
Together, Action1 and Intune deliver stronger endpoint security with comprehensive third-party patching, real-time visibility, and Linux support
Action1 named G2 Fall 2025 Leader for Patch & Endpoint Management, Momentum Leader, with 172 badges incl. Best Usability & Best ROI; Inc. 5000 fastest-growing software company.
When a group of thieves recently stole gold and jewels from the Louvre in Paris, it left the world stunned. This was the Louvre, the fortress of art and history, protected by layers of surveillance, guards, and technology worth millions. Yet a small, organized team found a forgotten weakness: an upper-floor window that wasn’t as secure as the rest.
Community-maintained repos are handy, but this session lays out guardrails, stress-tests their production safety, and gives you a clear plan for when to use, avoid, or replace them—without slowing patching.
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