The Problem with Traditional Patch Management

Organizations depend on patch deployment tools like Intune and SCCM to distribute updates and security patches. These tools are effective at scale, but they often leave devices unpatched due to issues such as:

• Inactive User Accounts: Updates may fail when accounts are inactive.
• Offline Devices: Devices that are not online during the deployment window miss updates.
• Storage Limitations: Full C drives prevent patch installations.

Unpatched devices create significant security risks. According to the 2023 Cybersecurity Report by the Ponemon Institute, over 60% of data breaches are linked to known vulnerabilities with available patches that were not applied.

Why Self-Healing Patch Management Matters

Self-healing patch management, such as the solution provided by Anakage, ensures proactive remediation and consistent patch application. This approach helps organizations maintain endpoint security and minimize risks.

Key Features of Anakage’s Patch Management Solution

Continuous Patch Verification

Anakage conducts automated, continuous checks after each patch deployment. This process verifies that patches are applied on all systems. Constant oversight identifies issues early, boosting compliance. The Anakage Agent pulls new patches from the server and applies them, ensuring devices remain up-to-date.

Advanced Issue Diagnosis and Automated Remediation

Anakage’s self-healing technology diagnoses issues and automatically fixes them, enhancing the reliability of patch deployment.

• Detecting Offline Devices and Verifying User Accounts: Anakage identifies devices that are offline and prompts them to come online. When reconnected, devices can pull patches autonomously or be updated remotely by IT admins. This ensures updates even for devices with inactive user accounts.
• Storage Optimization: Anakage flags devices with storage constraints and initiates cleanup processes. This action frees space for successful patch installations.
• Deployment Tool Status Checks: The system verifies that tools like SCCM are active and not corrupted, allowing seamless patch management.

Benefits of Self-Healing Patch Management

Maximized Patch Compliance

With Anakage, organizations report an increase in patch coverage from 80% to 99%. This boost minimizes security risks. For instance, an Indian Private Bank in The Financial Capital of India experienced substantial compliance improvements.

Enhanced Security and Reduced Cyber Risks

Better patch compliance leads to a 30% reduction in security incidents. Fewer security incidents mean fewer opportunities for attacks, bolstering an organization’s security posture.

Greater Operational Efficiency

Automated diagnostics and remediation save significant IT time, cutting manual troubleshooting efforts by up to 80%. This efficiency allows IT teams to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Strategy with Self-Healing Patch Management

Tools like Intune and SCCM are essential for patch distribution, but they lack complete oversight for ensuring every device is patched. Self-healing patch management, as provided by Anakage, fills this gap. With continuous verification, issue diagnosis, and automated remediation, organizations can keep endpoints secure and prepared for future updates.

Don’t leave your organization’s endpoints vulnerable. Explore Anakage’s self-healing patch management to complement your existing tools and strengthen your cybersecurity strategy.