Software vulnerability identification techniques, rapid patch deployment procedures and guidelines, and automated Patch Management solutions. Any organization with an IT infrastructure needs this course!

Vulnerabilities and exploits in software have made the job of updating and hardening operating systems, applications, and servers throughout the IT infrastructure impossible to manage. Learn a step-by-step process and methodology to effectively design and deploy an Enterprise Patch Management Solution.

In this class, you will learn how to:

• Design an Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM) solution
  
• Build an IT asset list and prioritize based on risk analysis and criticality
  
• Search for known vulnerabilities and CVEs and map to IT asset list
  
• Significantly reduce your exploit exposure during the vulnerability window
  
• Define the functional requirements for a Patch Management solution
  
• Decide between a manual versus automated process
  
• Learn the components and responsibilities associated with EVM
  
• Execute and implement your solution design
  
• Deploy a complete library of patches for your IT infrastructure assets
  
• Automate patch monitoring, tracking, validation, and reporting
  
  

This course is available for 16 CISSP®/SSCP® Continuing Professional Education Credits through (ISC)2 - call 877-800-5221 for details.

The purpose of this class is to provide you with get practical, real-world answers and solutions on Patch Management. Afterwards, you will be able to completely resolve all of the following issues:

• Why is it important to get an accurate IT asset and inventory list?
  
• What is your organization’s minimum acceptable risk factor?
  
• What can you do to minimize your organization’s Vulnerability Window?
  
• How do you cost justify the minimization of the Vulnerability Window?
  
• How do you stay up to date on known threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in software?
  
• What techniques or approaches to software patch management exists today?
  
• What are the goals and objectives of an enterprise patch management solution?
  
  

You'll receive an ASPE/SEI Patch Management Toolkit

Get all the tools you need to effectively develop a Patch Management Process and Test Solution Network. Use the toolkit in class and take it all back to your office.

• Demo version of PatchLink Patch Management Software
• Complete and up-to-date Common Vulnerabilities & Exploits (CVE) list from www.mitre.org
  
• Freeware Vulnerability Assessment Tools with Full Documentation and Instructions (Nessus, NMAP, N-Stealth, and Core Impact)
• Vulnerability Assessment Forms and Documentation Templates
• Enterprise Vulnerability Management –Patch Management Best Practices White Paper
  
  

Who Should Attend:

This course is a necessity for any Security, Network, or Systems professional responsible for protecting systems from viruses and worms. Also any professional responsible for deploying a Patch Management solution or updating a current system should take this class.

This course is a MUST for:

• System Administrators
  
• System Engineers
  
• PC technicians
  
• Network Administrators
  
• Professionals working with Microsoft, Linux or Unix systems
  
• Network Managers
  
• IT Managers
  
• Security Administrators
  
• Security Engineers
  
• Application Development Managers
  
• Security Managers
  
• Software Project Manager
  
• IT and Security Auditors
  
• Systems Analysts