Why do I need patch management?

57% of data breaches are attributed to poor patch management.2 Prompt patching is vital for cybersecurity. When a new patch is released, attackers use software that looks at the underlying vulnerability in the application being patched. This is something that hackers perform quickly, allowing them to release malware to exploit the vulnerability within hours of a patch release. Therefore, applying security patches quickly is crucial to preventing hackers and cybercriminals from exploiting vulnerabilities that could halt operations. However, patching is extremely time consuming. Each patch needs to be reviewed, prioritized, and then tested to make sure it won’t break existing systems. When there are dozens of patches to evaluate, this process can easily take days, if not longer, which pulls resource-strapped IT professionals away from other critical initiatives. Patch management is necessary and important for the following reasons: Security: Patch management fixes vulnerabilities on your software applications that are at risk of cyberattacks. System uptime: Patch management ensures that your software and applications are promptly updated and run smoothly. Compliance: With the continued rise in cyberattacks, organizations are often required by regulatory bodies to maintain a certain level of compliance. Patch management is necessary to adhere to compliance standards. Feature updates: Patch management not only includes software bug fixes, but it also includes functionality updates. Patches are also critical to ensure that your users have access to the latest features a product has to offer. Avast Business Patch Management automates the patching process to save time and money. It simplifies installation and configuration and uses powerful, automated discovery and deployment features to keep your business safe and compliant with industry regulations and business requirements. 2 Ponemon Institute Study

What are the consequences of not deploying patches?

Patches are released by vendors to fix system vulnerabilities. On average, 50 new major vulnerabilities are discovered each day, the majority of which are addressed in patches.3 Failing to install these updates often results in devices being vulnerable to attacks. Nearly 60% of organizations that suffered a data breach in the past two years cite a known vulnerability that had not been patched as the cause for the breach.4 If a vulnerability does arise, having a solid patch management system in place means that the network is being constantly monitored. This is especially important when it comes to preventing a zero-day attack, which is an exploit that occurs while a patch is in the process of being produced to repair it. 3 National Institute of Standards and Technology 4 Ponemon Institute Study

What are the system requirements for Avast Business Patch Management?

Avast Business Patch Management is only available for Windows workstations and servers: 10, 8.x, 7 SP1 — requires KB3033929 — x64, x86 Server 2019, 2016, 2012 — any edition with latest Service Pack excluding Server Core — x64 Server 2008 R2 — requires KB3033929 — x64 Exchange Server 2016, 2013, 2010 SP2 — x64 For more information, click here.

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Application patching

Save time by automatically patching software vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in operating systems and commonly used applications (Java, Adobe, Google Chrome, Zoom, etc.) as part of targeted attacks. Avast Business Patch Management²,³ automatically addresses vulnerabilities on your Windows systems and third-party applications to help keep your business safer.

Patch automation to save time and money
Distribute thoroughly tested patches to hundreds of devices in minutes with minimal impact on your network.
Third-party application patching
Our solution provides patching support for Microsoft Windows™ and hundreds of popular applications like Google Chrome, iTunes®, Oracle®, Java, Adobe®, Zoom and more.
Remote patching
Patch Windows devices no matter where they are — whether they're behind the firewall, on the road, at remote sites, or even asleep.

Online security & privacy

Stay more secure and private online

Keep your employees’ online activities private and safer, so they can remain both productive and at ease while working remotely anywhere.

Set safer and more productive web-browsing boundaries
Help keep your employees focused and your business secure by limiting access to non-work-related websites or potentially dangerous sites. This is done via web domain and content filtering.
Browse with VPN for more online privacy & security
Protect your employees’ online privacy on their Windows computers wherever they connect, even on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. Our built-in VPN has no data limits and helps secure your business data traffic with bank-grade encryption.
Secure your webcams
Block unauthorized applications and malware from accessing web cams on your employees’ Windows devices without their consent.
Protect your passwords
Safeguard your browser-stored passwords from being modified or stolen.
Fake Website and Phishing Protection
Real Site helps keep your users away from fake, phishing sites designed to steal sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. It is designed to secure users against DNS (Domain Name System) hijacking to ensure they get to the website they want to visit more safely.

Extended device protection

Turn your business devices into fortresses

Get more peace of mind with Avast award-winning¹ next-gen antivirus that helps protect your devices against malware infection, slowdown it may cause, and misuse. Six protection shields along with an AI-powered threat detection network and USB protection³ help secure your devices against online and offline threats.

Protection on business devices
Get always-on security to help keep your Windows PCs, Mac computers, and Windows servers secure from viruses, spyware, phishing, ransomware, and other cyberthreats.
Protection from infected files, emails, and websites
Our File Shield, Mail Shield, Web Guard, and Real Site help to prevent malware infection or phishing attacks. To help protect users against emerging cyberthreats, Behavior Shield and CyberCapture powered by AI, are in place.
USB Protection
Prevent employees from using unauthorized removable storage devices including flash drives, external drives, memory cards, etc. Block, control, and monitor USB ports to help stop malware infections or data theft.

Data protection

Prevent ransomware and data breaches, even from the inside

Keep your business and customer data safer from breaches and downtime with firewall and multiple protective shields. Layered security extended to USB devices helps prevent sensitive data theft or leakage.

Protection against ransomware encryption
Our Ransomware Shield helps to stop ransomware from changing, deleting, or encrypting files inside protected folders. Behavior Shield monitors processes on devices for suspicious behavior that may indicate the presence of malicious code and unknown zero-day threats. Together with File Shield and Web Guard, they provide peace of mind that your business-critical information is safer from ransomware attacks.
Prevent cybercriminals from accessing your data
Our network discovery tool helps identify potentially vulnerable or unknown devices on your network. Endpoint firewall monitors all network traffic between your employees’ devices and the internet, helping protect your business from unauthorized data manipulation and transmission. Remote Access Shield help block unwanted connections, and stop Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exploits and brute-force attacks and as such help prevent sensitive data from leaving your computers.
Offline Data Leak Protection
With our USB protection feature, you can prevent employees from using USB devices to leak sensitive or confidential files, and block the use of unauthorized flash drives.
Keep your passwords safer
Secure your employees’ browser-stored passwords from theft.

Extend your data protection and do not pay a ransom with our Cloud Backup add-on service, managed from the Business Hub.

Remote management

Manage your devices and security as you scale and grow

As your business grows, so will your security needs. With our online management platform, you can manage your devices and Avast security services from one place — anytime, anywhere.

Single dashboard with the health status of your devices and apps
Set up instant email or dashboard notifications based on the status of a specific device. Get a comprehensive overview of individual device issues and cyberthreats that might be spreading among devices via central dashboard, as well as automated reports.
Device and IT security management
Manage any number of devices, patch systems and applications, set up IT security services remotely, and apply or adjust their policies.
Connect more securely to any managed device
Use our remote IT tool to connect more securely to employees’ devices with the Avast agent, and remotely resolve issues, perform tasks, reboot computers, transfer files, and chat with users.
Remote patch management
Keep operating systems and third-party applications updated automatically. Our patch management solution also provides a comprehensive view on patch statuses across all your Windows workstations and servers.

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System requirements

Windows 7 (Service Pack 1), 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (Pro, Education, Enterprise, CB, CBB, LTSB excluding Windows on Arm, in S mode, Mixed Reality, Mobile, IoT, Starter, and RT editions).

macOS 10.11 (El Capitan or later with at least 500 MB of free disk space.). USB Protection requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.

Windows Server (64-bit version) Server 2022 (excl. Server Core Edition), 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 R2 (latest Service Pack), Microsoft Exchange Server (64-bit version) 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 (Service Pack 2) and Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and higher.

An Internet connection is required for automatic security updates. Personal VPN, and Patch Management are not available for MacOS.

FAQ

If you're a business that handles client data or has servers, then you need more than what our free consumer antivirus offers. Our small business solutions provide server and endpoint protection. Avast Business solutions also offer advanced security, privacy, and productivity features to give your employees total digital privacy, security, and unparalleled productivity. They also come with an online management platform to provide real-time visibility of threats, comprehensive reporting, and remote management capabilities from a single platform.

Avast free consumer antivirus, Avast One, and Premium Security are intended for private, personal, and non-commercial use only. If you would like to use Avast in a business, commercial, non-profit, or government organization, we recommend trying Avast Business small business solutions.

For more information, please review our Avast End-User License Agreement (EULA).

All of our products include our next-generation antivirus for businesses designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove malware and other malicious software (worms, trojans, adware, spyware, and more). We protect millions of businesses worldwide by using the industry’s best prevention, detection, blocking capabilities, machine learning, advanced heuristics, advanced anti-exploit, and other Avast proprietary techniques.

To protect users, Avast detects and immediately reports any suspicious files or behavior. This state-of-the-art infrastructure and access to an immense amount of security data gathered from millions of devices around the globe gives us one of the largest, most advanced threat-detection networks in the world. Plus, it allows us to provide unrivaled zero-day protection.

How do we protect millions of businesses every day? Our cutting-edge technology transforms our users into a worldwide network of cooperating sensors. If any one of them encounters malware, Avast uses 6 layers of protection to identify, block, and inform the entire network in a matter of seconds.

Yes, the online management platform is required. Our online management platform, the Avast Business Hub, allows you to manage all your devices and security services from one place. It provides robust reporting, alerting, device and policy management, network discovery, remote access and support tools, and more. As your business grows and security needs change, the Avast Business Hub allows you to get other services such as Cloud Backup and Premium Remote Control. Plus, you can manage all your Avast solutions from one platform.

No, Avast Premium Business Security is only available with our online management platform, the Avast Business Hub.

57% of data breaches are attributed to poor patch management.² Prompt patching is vital for cybersecurity. When a new patch is released, attackers use software that looks at the underlying vulnerability in the application being patched. This is something that hackers perform quickly, allowing them to release malware to exploit the vulnerability within hours of a patch release. Therefore, applying security patches quickly is crucial to preventing hackers and cybercriminals from exploiting vulnerabilities that could halt operations.

However, patching is extremely time consuming. Each patch needs to be reviewed, prioritized, and then tested to make sure it won’t break existing systems. When there are dozens of patches to evaluate, this process can easily take days, if not longer, which pulls resource-strapped IT professionals away from other critical initiatives.

Patch management is necessary and important for the following reasons:

Security: Patch management fixes vulnerabilities on your software applications that are at risk of cyberattacks.
System uptime: Patch management ensures that your software and applications are promptly updated and run smoothly.
Compliance: With the continued rise in cyberattacks, organizations are often required by regulatory bodies to maintain a certain level of compliance. Patch management is necessary to adhere to compliance standards.
Feature updates: Patch management not only includes software bug fixes, but it also includes functionality updates. Patches are also critical to ensure that your users have access to the latest features a product has to offer.

Avast Business Patch Management automates the patching process to save time and money. It simplifies installation and configuration and uses powerful, automated discovery and deployment features to keep your business safe and compliant with industry regulations and business requirements.

² Ponemon Institute Study

Patches are released by vendors to fix system vulnerabilities. On average, 50 new major vulnerabilities are discovered each day, the majority of which are addressed in patches.³ Failing to install these updates often results in devices being vulnerable to attacks. Nearly 60% of organizations that suffered a data breach in the past two years cite a known vulnerability that had not been patched as the cause for the breach.⁴

If a vulnerability does arise, having a solid patch management system in place means that the network is being constantly monitored. This is especially important when it comes to preventing a zero-day attack, which is an exploit that occurs while a patch is in the process of being produced to repair it.

³National Institute of Standards and Technology

⁴Ponemon Institute Study

Yes, our solution offers patching support for Microsoft Windows and hundreds of popular third-party applications like Zoom, Google Chrome, Adobe, Java, and more.

We support hundreds of third-party software applications and have one of the largest patch catalogs in the industry. Click here for a full list.

At the moment, it is only available for Windows.

We use the industry standard Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score to determine the severity of the patches. The CVSS is an independently assigned score (out of 10), which is based on a large number of factors to determine the importance of a vulnerability. This score will help you prioritize patches and easily identify critical ones based on the priority ranking.

Organizations should be continuously scanning for new patches and installing security patches with high CVSS scores as soon as possible. Our recommendation is to install all patches in the first 2 weeks after the patch release date.

Avast Business Patch Management is only available for Windows workstations and servers:

10, 8.x, 7 SP1 — requires KB3033929 — x64, x86
Server 2019, 2016, 2012 — any edition with latest Service Pack excluding Server Core — x64
Server 2008 R2 — requires KB3033929 — x64
Exchange Server 2016, 2013, 2010 SP2 — x64

For more information, click here.

The following browsers are supported by our online management platform, the Avast Business Hub (latest versions recommended):

Google Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge

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Comprehensive cybersecurity and patch automation for growing businesses

Save time by automatically patching software vulnerabilities

Stay more secure and private online

Turn your business devices into fortresses

Prevent ransomware and data breaches, even from the inside

Manage your devices and security as you scale and grow

System requirements

FAQ

I have a small business with only a few computers. Can I install Avast free consumer antivirus on those computers instead?

How do Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions protect businesses against cyberthreats?

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Why do I need patch management?

What are the consequences of not deploying patches?

Does Avast Business Patch Management support third-party applications?

How many third-party applications do you support?

Is Patching available for Windows and MacOS?

How do you determine severity levels for patches?

How often should you patch devices?

What are the system requirements for Avast Business Patch Management?

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