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The Importance of User Access Controls in Ransomware Defense
Understanding User Access Controls in Ransomware Defense User access controls ransomware prevention has become an increasingly critical aspect of IT management and network services in today’s digital landscape. Ransomware, a type of malicious software designed to block access to a [...]
Meeting Regulatory Requirements Through Patch Management
Understanding the Importance of Regular Patch Updates and How They Intersect with Meeting Regulatory Requirements We acknowledge the significance of staying up-to-date with the latest patch updates as a fundamental aspect of IT management. Compliance-driven patch updates are crucial not [...]
Empowering IT Teams with Security Best Practices
The Imperative of Embedding Security in IT Management Strategy IT Security Training for Employees is not just an add-on or a compliance tick-box; it has become a fundamental element of our overall IT management strategy at Alvaka. In the era [...]
Protecting Your Inbox with Advanced Email Filters
The Importance of Robust Email Security Measures The Necessity of Secure Email Filtering for Businesses Secure Email Filtering for Businesses is not just an added layer of protection—it's a critical defense mechanism in the digital age. At Alvaka, we understand [...]
The Role of Encryption in Secure Data Backups
Understanding the Landscape of Data Security As an integral player in IT management and network services, we at Alvaka recognize the critical nature of data security in today's digital environment. Companies of all sizes amass a treasure trove of sensitive [...]
How to Leverage SIEM Tools for Ransomware Detection
Understanding the Rise of Ransomware Threats In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as a formidable challenge for organizations across the globe. We at Alvaka have witnessed a significant surge in the frequency and sophistication of ransomware [...]
Smoke testing is a term used to describe the testing process for servers after patches are applied. 
Estimating an average time for patching servers and PCs can be a bit tricky. It can vary from one month to the next, depending upon the number and complexity of the patches released by your software vendors. You must consider all versions of operating systems and have a complete inventory of all your application software to do this job correctly. Our experience has shown that manual patching of systems takes on average of about 1.5 hours each.
This is a basic cost calculator for you to compute your typical monthly cost for patching your servers, PCs, laptops, tablets and associated application software. It also forms the basis for you to begin calculating your Return on Investment for software patching, or for comparison with alternatives to the manual process of patching operating systems and application software—such as Patch Management as a Service, also known as Vulnerability Management as a Service.
