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Last Updated: Sep 24, 2002

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Keeping up with patch work near impossible

By Edward Hurley

While many shops now automatically update virus definitions, patches for security vulnerabilities still need to be installed manually. (24 Sep 2002)

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NEWS:
>>	Should you keep security holes secret? (SearchSecurity) 10 Jul 2002
>>	Keeping up with patch work near impossible (SearchSecurity) 17 Jan 2002
>>	Patch IIS, or be subject to damage, experts say (SearchSecurity) 24 Apr 2002
>>	Microsoft to clarify language on patches, fixes and updates (SearchWinIT.com) 11 Sep 2002
>>	Microsoft patches Windows services privileges problem (eWEEK) 04 Sep 2002
>>	Experts plead with BIND users to patch flawed DNS servers (SearchSecurity) 06 Jun 2002
>>	Security push makes patch management strategy a must (SearchWinIT.com) 22 Aug 2002
>>	Self-serving security alerts and ineffective patches (ZDNet) 02 Jul 2002
>>	Patch or no, flaws to go public (eWEEK) 28 May 2002
>>	Patch IIS, or be subject to damage, experts say (SearchSecurity) 24 Apr 2002
>>	Patch as patch can (ZDNet) 14 Mar 2001
>>	Patches seem to keep Code Red cool (CNET) 31 Jul 2001


LINKS:
>>	Best Web Links-->Common Vulnerabilities and Prevention Tips-->Patches/Patch Management


ADVICE:
>>	Managing the patchwork mess TIP :Here's a system for keeping track of patches and a handy list of links to security info.
>>	Infosec Know IT All Trivia: Patch management TIP :Get up to speed on patch management with our trivia.
>>	Free help for Microsoft patch management TIP :A SearchSecurity user recommends a free tool for managing patches on a Microsoft network.
>>	A must-have patch management tool for sys admins TIP :A searchSecurity user advises the use of a tool that has helped him keep on top of patches.
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>>	Where to find the Microsoft patch for Klez ASK THE EXPERTS :I have now read three articles that said Microsoft has a patch for Outlook 2000 that would have stopped the Klez virus. WHAT ...
>>	IIS 5.0 hotfix checking tool TIP :Microsoft has released a tool to help keep track of all the hot fixes.

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