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Should management processes change based on a patch release schedule?
Expert Michael Cobb explains why planned patch release schedules, though helpful, may alter they way you handle the deployment of your own updates. Ask the Expert
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Should Windows Mobile updates come from Microsoft?
As mobile phones become more like mini PCs, they need similar add-on security tools and patch processes to keep them safe. Michael Cobb reviews how to manage Windows Mobile updates. Ask the Expert
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Adobe updates ColdFusion, JRun, Flex
Application vendor focuses on vulnerabilities in its Web application development tools. Article
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Trusteer CEO criticizes Adobe, touts better patch deployments
Despite critical Flash and Adobe Reader updates July 30, only a fraction of Adobe users have installed them, Trusteer says. Trusteer's CEO urges better patching mechanisms. Article
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Patch management study shows IT taking significant risks
IT pros need to take patch management processes seriously and more dilligently understand the plethora of applications being used by end users. Column
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Vulnerability mitigation study shows need for faster patching
Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek says vendors and administrators need to find ways to speed up the patching cycle. Video
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Tool defeats binary diffing, automated reverse engineering of Windows security patches
At Black Hat, a researcher unveils a tool that obfuscates fixes in Windows security patches, making them invisible to binary diffing suites and automated reverse engineering. Article
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Microsoft to issue security report card, new tool at Black Hat
In addition to updating the public on its new security programs, the software giant is issuing a guide outlining its patching process and how to assess vulnerability data. Article
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How to manage patches for Adobe
If you're dealing with a continuous flow of patches, particularly from Adobe, application security expert Michael Cobb feels your pain. Ask the Expert
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When is it suitable to remove Java updates?
In this expert response, Michael Cobb explains when older Java updates should be removed from client systems. Ask the Expert
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