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Ransomware Attacks: Essential Steps for Investigation
Understanding Ransomware Attacks: The Basics Ransomware is a malicious form of software that blocks access to a computer system or files until a sum of money, or ransom, is paid. Its impact on organizations can range from temporary disruption of [...]
Legal Compliance After a Ransomware Attack
Recognizing the Threat: Understanding the Risks of Ransomware on Compliance Legal compliance after ransomware attacks is a critical concern for businesses. At Alvaka, we understand how these attacks can compromise not only your data security but also your ability to [...]
Essential Ransomware Remediation Checklist for Business Security
Understanding the Gravity of Ransomware Attacks In recent times, the threat landscape has evolved dramatically, with ransomware attacks emerging as one of the most sinister challenges facing businesses. These attacks can paralyze operations, compromise sensitive data, and result in substantial [...]
Investigating Ransomware Attacks: What You Need to Know
What is Ransomware and It's Impact on IT Infrastructure Ransomware attack investigation begins with comprehending the grave threat it poses to our businesses and clients. Ransomware is a malicious software that encrypts or locks valuable digital files and demands a [...]
Planning for Data Breach Recovery
Understanding the Gravity of Data Breaches Data breach recovery planning is an essential facet of modern business strategy, pertaining to the stark reality that data breaches are not confined to the digital periphery but are at the forefront of business [...]
Managing a Cyber Breach: Best Practices
Introduction to Cybersecurity Threats: Understanding the Impact Cyber breach management services are at the forefront of protecting modern businesses against the alarming rise of cyber threats. With the volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks rapidly increasing, it is crucial for companies [...]
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.
