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How to Secure Remote Workforces from Ransomware Threats
Understanding the Rise of Ransomware in Remote Work Environments As the traditional office setting has given way to remote work arrangements, securing remote workforce ransomware threats has emerged as a critical area of concern. With our reliance on digital connectivity, [...]
The Role of DNS Security in Stopping Ransomware Attacks
Understanding the Threat: Ransomware in the Digital Age DNS security ransomware prevention is a critical consideration for businesses in the era of digital threats. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, with attackers demanding payment for [...]
Exploring Blockchain Solutions for Ransomware Prevention
The Mounting Threat of Ransomware Understanding the Rise of Digital Extortion Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. This form of digital extortion has severe [...]
Alvaka Partners with Ingram Micro to Strengthen U.S. Channel Partner Cybersecurity
Delivering Advanced Ransomware Remediation Solutions to Empower Channel Partner Cybersecurity and Improve Incident Response As ransomware attacks continue to rise in 2025, Alvaka, a global leader in ransomware remediation solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Ingram Micro, a major [...]
Multi-Layered Security Approaches to Mitigate Ransomware
Deciphering Multi-Layered Ransomware Mitigation: A Definition for Today’s Businesses Multi-layered ransomware mitigation is an essential strategy that reflects the complexity and tenacity of modern cyber threats, particularly the sophisticated ransomware attacks that organizations face today. Ransomware, a type of malware [...]
Responding to Double-Extortion Ransomware Demands
Understanding the Threat: Double-Extortion Ransomware Explained Double-extortion ransomware response has quickly become a critical concern within the realm of cybersecurity. Unlike traditional ransomware, which relies solely on encrypting a victim's files to demand a ransom, double-extortion ransomware takes the attack [...]
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.
