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NTC 300 Wk 3 Discussion – Patch Mangement
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Patch management is critical to ensuring system security and functionality. Non-IT professionals, however, may question the resources dedicated to ensuring proper patch management.
Prepare to justify patch management and to explain how patch management works by answering the following questions:
- What is the purpose of patch management?
- What is the order of operations for patching?
- Are patches cumulative? Why or why not?
Research instances of security breaches that could have been avoided with sound patch management.
Describe one example that could help persuade your non-IT colleagues of the importance and value of patch management.
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.