Recent data breaches prove your passport numbers, credit card numbers, and phone numbers aren’t safe from viruses and hackers. Why would your company’s cybersecurity be an exception? Patch management can help shield your business. It’s a fantastic IT solution that installs computer code changes, or “patches,” on existing applications and tools. Here are specific reasons your businesses should incorporate patch management. 

Why Entrepreneurs Should Invest In Patch Management

1. Seal Third-Party Applications 

Operating systems have decent security features. However, third-party applications often expose the entire network to viruses and security threats. “Third-party applications” are apps that your company uses, but were created by another institution. For example, if you download a web-browser to your phone that’s made by an independent company in California, then it’s a third-party app. Since your company undoubtedly uses a few third-party applications to do business, it’s essential to plug leaks that develop from viruses. 

2. Ensure Compliance 

Even if your business doesn’t gather personal information from customers, you still have to shield your company from leaked employees’ data lawsuits. You should monitor your information system constantly; patch bugs before they contribute to a significant information breach. This ensures the company is always in compliance with both internal privacy requirements and imposed regulations. 

3. Maintain Functionality 

Patching is so crucial to your operating systems’ health, that there’s a nickname for it’s scheduled updates—Patch Tuesday. It helps your computer system function like software updates do for your cell phone. If you fail to update your phone, your carrier can’t support it. Likewise, if you don’t update your company’s operating system, system crashes are inevitable.

The knowledgeable IT consulting team at WheelHouse Solutions is proud to help businesses of every size enhance their cybersecurity with patch management. Based in Saint Charles, MO, this full-service IT firm works with clients throughout the Midwest, and they’ve remained a leader in cybersecurity for nearly two decades. Explore all the IT automation services they provide by visiting their website, and to discuss your company’s needs with a member of their team, call (314) 492-2506.