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  FDIC: FIL-43-2003: Guidance on Developing an Effective Software Patch Management Program
After a patch has been identified, an impact assessment of the application of the patch should be performed on the institution's information system and business environment, including a technical evaluation, a business impact assessment, and a security evaluation.
Patches may also be installed on software that may be loaded on a system but is currently inactive.
Patches should be tested at a system level as well as in a quality assurance environment prior to their installation in the production environment.
www.fdic.gov /news/news/financial/2003/FIL0343a.html   (1318 words)

  
 Software release -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
A software release refers to the creation and availability of a new version of a (Click link for more info and facts about computer software) computer software product.
Each time a software program is changed, the (A person who designs and writes and tests computer programs) programmers and company doing the work decide on how to distribute the changes or the changed system or program to those people using it.
Software is usually (An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint) versioned, meaning that each version of the software has a unique identifying number.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/so/software_release.htm   (169 words)

  
 Patch Maker - Build Mode Quick Start   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Patch Maker works with multiple patches, and has a notion of the "current patch" - the one you are working on at the moment.
Patches are identified by a patch reference, or patchref, which is any combination of characters which make a legal filename on your platform.
Patch Maker is installed merely by downloading it, and placing it in a directory somewhere in your path.
www.gerv.net /software/patch-maker/build-mode.html   (1607 words)

  
 Patch Maker - CVS Mode   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Patch Maker is a tool which encapsulates and accelerates common software development operations when using CVS.
Patch Maker will understand you've grabbed someone else's patch, and populate the file list with the names of the files referenced in the patch.
Patch Maker will tell you that you are working on patch "test".
www.gerv.net /software/patch-maker/cvs-mode.html   (1131 words)

  
 Patch Analyst   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Patch Analyst is an extension to the ArcView® GIS system that facilitates the spatial analysis of landscape patches.
Some 28 patch metrics are calculated, and these include include mean and median patch size, patch size coefficient of variance, edge density, mean shape index, fractal dimension, interspersion and juxtaposition, Shannon's diversity index, and core area index.
Patch Analyst© is not public domain, but may be used free of charge under its attached license agreement.
www.ai-geostats.org /software/Geostats_software/PATCH_ANALYST.htm   (298 words)

  
 Patch and Pray - CSO Magazine - August 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
This unique element of software has contributed to (though is not solely responsible for) the software engineering culture, which generally regards quality and security as obstacles.
Software today is massive (Windows XP contains 45 million lines of code) and the rate of sloppy coding (10 to 20 errors per 1,000 lines of code) has led to thousands of vulnerabilities.
Patch More adherents believe patching isn't the problem, but that manual patching is. Perfunctory checks for updates and automated deployment, checks for conflicts, roll back capabilities (in case there is a conflict) will, under the Patch More school of thought, fix patching.
www.csoonline.com /read/080103/patch.html   (4746 words)

  
 Signiant Mobilize Solutions >> Software Patch Distribution
Managing software version levels, patches and upgrades among hundreds or thousands of servers at distributed locations is a complex, time consuming problem.
Mobilize is comprehensive yet easy-to-administer data movement software that enables central control and secure movement of files between heterogeneous systems across IP networks and also automates pre-and post-movement processes for a complete end-to-end automated solution.
Signiant?s software and patch management solution can actually interrogate remote systems for current revision levels, and then based on that information, send the appropriate upgrades and patches to those machines, confirm delivery and initiate the upgrade process during off-business hours.
www.signiant.com /solutions_swpatch.htm   (475 words)

  
 Patch management software
PatchLink Update is a secure, cross-platform patch discovery and distribution utility that provides enterprise-wide patch, software, data and task deployment across the Internet.
Patch Authority Plus, ScriptLogic’s comprehensive, enterprise-class patch management solution, enhances security and simplifies the process of updating Windows desktops and servers from a central location.
Patch Authority Plus’s rich interface eases the task of updating desktops and servers with the latest patches, and deploys updates in just two simple steps.
www.32bit.com /Network_security_software/Patch_Management   (795 words)

  
 VisNetic Mail Server, Mail Flow, WinRoute Firewall, DNS2Go - Deerfield.compatch management software, security patch ...
I want my target workstation to be scanned and patched for all critical patches every time the PC is turned on OR logged on (as Microsoft autoupdates does).
For patches that require a reboot, then you are still vulnerable to the vulnerability identified in the bulletin until that patch is considered installed (i.e.
The new patches will not show up in your scans until you download the new XML files, regardless is we've updated them or not.
www.deerfield.com /support/hfnetchkpro/faq   (741 words)

  
 Patch management software - Vote for UpdateEXPERT
ServerFiles.com is a server software & hardware directory for Network administrators & IT professionals, listing networking & server software for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, NT and Linux; and now also listing networking hardware solutions focused on server based computing.
Administrators define a baseline of required patches for all systems and report the conformance of managed systems against this baseline.
UpdateEXPERT features an exclusive, metadatabase of patch information and instructions that are maintained by St. Bernard Software's software patch experts.
www.32bit.com /Network_security_software/Patch_Management/UpdateEXPERT/Vote   (112 words)

  
 patch maker, software patching, update software, patch software, make patch, build patch, create patch, patcfactory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Generated patch packages are small size self-extracting executable update programs in a famous installer style with adjustable user-friendly multilingual interface (English, German, Italian, French, Polish and Czech languages are available).
Patches can modify or replace installed software files to add new features, fix bugs, or add support for new hardware.
Patch Factory 2.0 is more than just a byte-level differencing tool - it is a complete software update solution.
www.devpress.com /content/story_310.html   (308 words)

  
 Patches, service pack, software deployment & patch management security   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Too many service pack updates / patches to track, unexpected behavior, unreliable scripts and complex reporting schemes are replaced by a simple, reliable and comprehensive approach to patch deployment management.
Software and service pack patches add risk to maintaining uptime but are required for securing your business.
There is only one solution: find a way to reliably deploy patches that minimizes the threat to uptime.
www.patches-management.stbernard.com   (535 words)

  
 Your regularly scheduled software patch: ZDNet Australia: News: Security
Some of the gain may be due to the new patching schedule introduced by Microsoft, a possibility that Eschelbeck is investigating.
However, while companies appear to be getting better at patching, some data may show that software makers that change to regularly scheduled patches may move less quickly to fix flaws.
In the end, a larger monthly patch is better than many smaller ones, if the patches don't cause problems, Dennis Devlin, vice president and corporate security officer for Thomson Corp., a business information provider, said at the RSA Conference earlier this year.
www.zdnet.com.au /news/security/0,2000061744,39156872,00.htm   (910 words)

  
 The Software Patch - Download site for patches, upgrades, service packs and hardware drivers
Note: not all software companies release patches for download, so it may be worthwhile contacting the vendor or registering your product if you can't find what you need.
A patch can be an upgrade (adding increased features), a bug fix, a new hardware driver or update to address new issues such as security or stability problems.
While most patches are free to download, ultimately the developer will determine which versions of their software will be updated for free (older releases of a program usually get fewer updates).
www.softwarepatch.com   (311 words)

  
 What is patch? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
A patch is an actual piece of object code that is inserted into (patched into) an executable program.
Patches typically are available as downloads over the Internet.
Patches cannot be relied upon to deliver effective front-line security because they simply aren't applied in a consistent, effective and timely fashion.
webopedia.internet.com /TERM/p/patch.html   (356 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Microsoft releases virus removal tool but patch pending   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
SEATTLE — Microsoft released a tool on Tuesday for removing a particularly pesky computer virus — but was not yet able to offer a software patch to prevent the infection from spreading.
Microsoft also released two other patches Tuesday that were deemed "critical," Microsoft's highest level of security warning.
The patches fix vulnerabilities in Windows that could allow an attacker to take any action on a user's desktop, simply by convincing the user to click on a Web link.
www.usatoday.com /tech/news/computersecurity/2004-07-14-ms-ject-patch_x.htm   (380 words)

  
 FDIC: FIL-43-2003: Guidance on Developing an Effective Software Patch Management Program
This guidance provides institutions with background information on the risks associated with software vulnerabilities and how they can be mitigated through an effective patch management program.
Although software vendors often develop an update - or a "patch" - to correct identified weaknesses, it is the software user's responsibility to update systems or install patches in a timely manner.
During the past year, many companies, including some financial institutions, have experienced security breaches that could have been prevented through the timely identification and patching of software vulnerabilities.
www.fdic.gov /news/news/financial/2003/fil0343.html   (346 words)

  
 Patch management software
Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) is designed to greatly simplify the process of keeping Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest critical updates.
Cenergy Patch Manager is a fully automated vulnerability assessment and patch deployment solution that works over any connection.
Cenergy Patch Manager ensures that patches are deployed across your enterprise, whether to servers in the main office, desktops in the regional offices, or laptops roaming
www.windowsecurity.com /software/Patch-Management/rating/2   (413 words)

  
 AgenSoft.Com » Patch Factory » Full-featured Byte-level Patching System for efficient software updating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
PatchFactory is a full-featured byte-level patching system for bandwidth-efficient software updating with a robust feature set that gives software developers the ability to tailor the update process to their specific needs and to significantly reduce end-user support costs.
The byte-level patch building engine is an innovative standard for producing compact reliable version-to-version and multi-version (cumulative) software updates at a very high speed even for Gigabyte sized files contained in one small, secure self-installing package.
Extensive error checking is performed both at the time the patch file is constructed and when it is applied on the end-user's machine, ensuring the integrity of the updated system.
www.patchfactory.com   (791 words)

  
 Patch management software - Criston, Autonomic PC and Device Management   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Precision v5's capacity for remote mobile station management is equally essential for responding to the growing need for support in terms of information on the move without the cost increasing at the same time.
"Without increasing costs, we benefit from a solution which is capable of working alongside us in the development of our patch management software, with a new management console that is much easier to work with," said Philippe Marxgut.
The first product of its kind to use intelligent-agent technology, Criston Precision v5 patch management software builds on ten years of experience with its predecessors Vision64 and WinWatch and can self-heal and self-administrate a network of PCs wherever their location and connection to the corporate network.
www.criston.com /english/software/patch-management-software.htm   (337 words)

  
 Software > Microsoft patch > Microsoft Patches Latest Security Flaw > Jul 20, 2000
Microsoft released a patch last week to eliminate a security flaw in Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express that could let vandals control a PC simply by sending it an e-mail.
A comprehensive patch was set for release late last week.
"We wanted all the patches to be available at once, but because the issue went public, we thought it would be best to go out with a bulletin and corrective packages," Lipner said.
www.techweb.com /wire/story/TWB20000720S0009   (596 words)

  
 Download Funduc Software Patch full version + crack and keygen (serial)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Patch Creator builds self-contained, compressed patches for files already on the end-user's machine.
Software Developers - Looking for a reliable, flexible, inexpensive and easy to use patch creator to is available in the Help File and from support@funduc.com.
Patches can be based on actual differences or a complete file.
www.esimetrija.com /cracks/download-funduc-software-patch.html   (195 words)

  
 Data Mining & Statistical Analysis Software | Patch to Insightful Miner Version 3.0 | Insightful
The patch for Insightful Miner 3.0 Release 1 for Windows fixes several bugs.
The Release Notes for the Insightful Miner 3.0 Patch describe the changes since the 3.0 Release.
The patch cannot be uninstalled separately from Insightful Miner 3.0.
www.insightful.com /support/iminer30/iminer300to301.asp   (447 words)

  
 AVS Forums Archives - Seems the software patch killed the modem in my 4508   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Anyway the other night I received the software patch, I noticed another member mentioned getting the same, and from the replies on his thread I learned what the patch was for.
The software remains at 430280 which is what it was when I loaded it.
If I were to go back to the older software version it would only update again to this blasted patch and then back again to a doorstop.
archive.avsforum.com /avs-vb/history/topic/320507-1.html   (3166 words)

  
 RealNetworks puts a patch on privacy concerns | CNET News.com
Amid privacy concerns, RealNetworks has released a patch to let its 12 million RealJukebox users block the transmission of some of their personal data and music-listening habits to the company, such as the tracks they collect.
In addition, RealNetworks is disabling a "Globally Unique Identifier" (GUID) that was assigned to its RealJukebox software when users downloaded it to copy or play digital music via their computers.
In a case involving a Microsoft Hotmail security hole, Truste and the software giant commissioned an auditor to review Microsoft's fixes, but the company was not reprimanded by the voluntary program.
news.cnet.com /news/0-1005-200-1426571.html   (864 words)

  
 PatchFactory 2.1 - Professional, easy-to-use and cost-effective software update / patch maker. - binary patch, build ...
Professional and easy-to-use patch building environment that can help you to make compact multilingual patch packages for software and file updating.
Enhanced with features like easy-to-use interface including a Wizard mode, powerful patch engine, integrated compression technology, adjustable multilingual user-friendly interface of the update program, PatchFactory will most definitely become a valuable asset for software developers.
Generated patch packages are small size self-extracting executable update programs in a famous installer style with adjustable user-friendly interface and multilingual support.
www.freetrialsoft.com /PatchFactory-review-9491.html   (174 words)

  
 Contact the Software Patch: download site for patches, upgrades and service packs.
Contact the Software Patch: download site for patches, upgrades and service packs.
If you think you have a relevant site, have a look around The Software Patch first and see if the content on your site will help PC users.
If you are having trouble installing a patch or program, then please contact the developer of the patch.
www.softwarepatch.com /contact.html   (247 words)

  
 Your regularly scheduled software patch - Software - News - ZDNet Asia
The move mimics Microsoft's decision last October to release patches for its software on the second Tuesday of each month.
The "vulnerability half-life," the time to reduce the number of systems vulnerable to a flaw by half, has shrunk from 30 days in 2003 to 21 days in the first half of this year, Eschelbeck said at a recent security conference.
Oracle made the decision to go to a monthly patching schedule earlier in the year, and blames the change for a delay in issuing fixes for a host of security problems found by a researcher more than seven months ago.
ups.asia.cnet.com /c/as.ch.nt.stories/asia.cnet.com/newstech/applications/0,39001094,39190812,00.htm   (662 words)

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