Enterprise patch management is the process of identifying, prioritizing, acquiring, installing, and verifying the installation of patches, updates, and upgrades throughout an organization. Patching is more important than ever because of the increasing reliance on technology, but there is often a divide between business/mission owners and security/technology management about the value of patching. This publication frames patching as a critical component of preventive maintenance for computing technologies a cost of doing business, and a necessary part of what organizations need to do in order to achieve their missions. This publication also discusses common factors that affect enterprise patch management and recommends creating an enterprise strategy to simplify and operationalize patching while also improving reduction of risk. Preventive maintenance through enterprise patch management helps prevent compromises, data breaches, operational disruptions, and other adverse events.
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Chicago
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce Department. "Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning: Preventive Maintenance for Technology". Government. Commerce Department, April 6, 2022. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-C13-527d6a6eb5251bd8bd2b62b5504d9e32
APA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce Department. (2022, April 6). Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning: Preventive Maintenance for Technology. [Government]. Commerce Department. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-C13-527d6a6eb5251bd8bd2b62b5504d9e32
MLA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce Department. Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning: Preventive Maintenance for Technology. Commerce Department, (6 Apr 2022), https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-C13-527d6a6eb5251bd8bd2b62b5504d9e32
Bluebook
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce Department, Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning, GovInfo, (April 6, 2022), https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-C13-527d6a6eb5251bd8bd2b62b5504d9e32
