Patch Management

Patch management vs. vulnerability management: What's the difference?

Patch management vs. vulnerability management: What's the difference?

Security teams and MSPs often use “patch management” and “vulnerability management” in the same breath, as if they mean the

Read more
What is patch management? A complete guide for MSPs and IT teams

What is patch management? A complete guide for MSPs and IT teams

Every IT environment runs on software that needs constant updating. Operating systems, browsers, business apps, the firmware on the network

Read more
The patch management process: A step-by-step guide

The patch management process: A step-by-step guide

Most patching programs don't fail because the team doesn't know the steps. They fail in the gaps between them: the

Read more
Best patch management software in 2026: Ranked for MSPs and IT teams

Best patch management software in 2026: Ranked for MSPs and IT teams

With roughly 50,000 CVEs published in 2025 — a 22% jump over the prior year — the patch management tool

Read more
Patch management best practices: How to reduce risk faster

Patch management best practices: How to reduce risk faster

Most patch management best practices lists are interchangeable. Inventory your assets. Test before you deploy. Document a policy. Automate where

Read more

Patch management best practices: how to build a program that actually works

According to the 2026 Kaseya State of the MSP Report, 69% of MSPs offer patch and update management as a

Read more
MSP patch management: How to keep every client secure

MSP patch management: How to keep every client secure

Patch management is one of the highest-leverage services an MSP delivers. It runs every day in the background, satisfies a

Read more
Third-party patch management: Why it's critical and how to automate IT

Third-party patch management: Why it's critical and how to automate IT

The patch compliance dashboard says 96%. Windows is current, macOS is current, the security team signs off and the report

Read more
What are Update Rings and Why are they Important?

What are Update Rings and Why are they Important?

Keeping IT environments up-to-date with the latest software patches and updates is crucial for maintaining security, stability and performance. As an

Read more
Automated patch management: How it works and why it's a must-have

Automated patch management: How it works and why it's a must-have

There's a moment most IT teams hit somewhere between a few hundred and a few thousand endpoints. The patching backlog

Read more