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Creating a Cyber Breach Recovery Timeline
Understanding the Importance of a Cyber Breach Recovery Timeline In the era of digital transformation, a robust cyber breach recovery timeline is not just recommended; it's essential. As stewards of critical IT management and network services, we understand that the [...]
Improving Cybersecurity Post-Ransomware Attack
Understanding the Aftermath of a Ransomware Attack Post-attack cybersecurity improvements are critical in the wake of a ransomware attack. As business continuity and the protection of sensitive data become more threatening by cybercriminals, comprehending the aftermath is the first step [...]
Communication Plans for Ransomware Attacks
Understanding the Criticality of Ransomware Attacks Any ransomware attack communication plan must begin by acknowledging the severity and potential impact such attacks can have on an organization. As a leader in IT management and network services, we at Alvaka recognize [...]
Three Key Cybersecurity Gaps That Left Organizations Vulnerable in 2024
Three Key Cybersecurity Gaps That Left Organizations Vulnerable in 2024 As we reflect on the cybersecurity landscape in 2024, it’s clear that organizations still face critical gaps in their defenses. Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and while [...]
Assessing the Impact of a Ransomware Attack
Understanding the Devastation: A Look Into Ransomware Attacks Ransomware impact assessment begins with a fundamental comprehension of the threat landscape. Ransomware operates by encrypting valuable data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid, often crippling businesses and their operations. [...]
Steps to Data Recovery Post-Ransomware
Understanding the Ransomware Threat: Setting the Scene for Data Recovery Data recovery post-ransomware has become an increasingly critical operation for businesses of all sizes. As ransomware attacks continue to surge, the ability to recover compromised data swiftly dictates our resilience [...]
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.
