G Data PatchManagement

All-round protection against the dangers

of software security vulnerabilities

G Data. Security Made in Germany.

G Data PatchManagement
Remedy for dangerous security vulnerabilities in software
The risks of security flaws in any installed software in
a company network is dramatically underestimated.
Cyber criminals make use of sophisticated exploits targetting those vulnerabilities to attack an organisation.
By using exploits, criminals are capable
of exfiltrating sensitive data and get
privileged access to a network.
In light of these scenarios it might seem
remarkable that patches are already
available for more than 90% of all application susceptible to known exploits.
The reasons companies have for not
keeping their applications up to date
are quite diverse.

Lack of motivation for

software updates
One key factor is the number of programs used by a company.
On average, each computer in a company network has around 74 programs
installed. Most of these programs are
not part of the operating system but
third party software.
This means that a companys IT department is often required to use more
than 30 different methods for patching
and updating software.
Another critical factor is the number of
available patches and the frequency

It is easy for malware to attack a network if the applications

used by the organisation are not up to date. The year 2013
is expected to be a year in which malware that exploits
security flaws will lead the threat ranking.*

Missing patches: threat scenario

100
Total exploits

80

Exploits actively used

60
Average installed
patches
40
Potential protection
through G Data
PatchManagement

20

0
Patches are available for more than 70 % of outdated programs.
G Data PatchManagement can mitigate more than 90% of these flaws, mainly automatically.

in which they are released: More than

8.000 security vulnerabilities are disclosed by software vendors every year.
Also, the reluctance to keep software
updated is a result of doubt whether or
not a certain third party patch is compatible with other programs running in
the company network.

It is this reluctance which offers criminals plenty of opportunities to attack a

system. Those security vulnerabilities
can now be remedied by G Datas new
PatchManagement.

G Data PatchManagement: detect and remedy security vulnerabilities

in software with over 15.000 available patches
G Data PatchManagement monitors
and assesses all physical or virtualised
Microsoft systems, detects weak spots
and presents its findings in the G Data
Administrator panel.

*Source: BITKOM, The 10 Biggest Internet Threats 2013

All required patches are then installed

quickly and easily, using the worlds
largest collection of patches and updates; this collection includes updates
from all major vendors, such as

Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle etc.

The quality of each patch is verified
through numerous tests to guarantee a
maximum of compatibility.

Seamless all-round protection

Benefits for your company
G Data PatchManagement can raise your companys level
of IT security while at the same time reducing the cost
of having to apply all updates manually. A wizard-based

analysis helps network administrators assess any risks and

by having access to more than 15.000 tested and verified
patches can be certain that no compatibility issues arise.

Your benefits:
Significant increase in your IT security level
Reduction of cost in comparison to manually updating all programs
Risk assessment and tests for each update
Guaranteed compatibility through more than 15.000 tried and

tested patches
Seamless inventory of all applications used anywhere in the company

Assisted update process:

1. Take stock of installed software and detect vulnerable programs
2. Prioritise and plan the installation
3. Assess & test relevant patches
4. Deploy & install patches
5. Rate your system compliance

G Data
PatchManagement
Overview:
Quick updating of all Windows-

based systems and remediation of

all application-based weaknesses,
even in different client configurations
Full integration of PatchManage-

ment in G Datas Administrator

interface and ReportManager
Classification of patches based on

their criticality
Access to more than 15.000

pre-tested patches
Network-wide software inventory

with integrated black- and white

listing for quick identification
Support for all major third party

software vendors
Flexible scheduling
Scalability for future programs

and initiatives
Client and group-based patch

detection and deployment jobs

ensure quick update distribution
Patch rollback for unwanted

patches

Available Patches are listed after the initial analysis and are ready to deploy.

G Data PatchManagement:
Available as a module for G Data Business Solutions
Combine G Data PatchManagement with any G Data Business solution:
G Data AntiVirus, G Data ClientSecurity, G Data EndpointProtection.

G Data

AntiVirus

Firewall

AntiSpam

PolicyManager

BankGuard

ReportManager

MobileDevice MailSecurity
Management

Backup

Patch
Management

AntiVirus

ClientSecurity
EndpointProtection

Contact:
G Data Software AG Business-Sales
Knigsallee 178b 44799 Bochum, Germany

Tel.: +49 / (0)234 / 97 62-170

Fax: +49 / (0)234 / 97 62-299

Email: b-vertrieb@gdata.de
Internet: www.gdatasoftware.com

G Data. Security Made in Germany.

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