Patch Management Service Provider (Patch Management as a Service Solution)
Automated Patch Management. Decrease Risk, Increase Security, and Be Compliant.
request a quoteWhat is Patch Management?
Patch management is the process of updating software and systems to reduce and eliminate vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.
This is addressed by using new pieces of code called “patches”. Areas that often require patches include operating systems, applications, and embedded systems, such as network equipment.
We Patch Hardware
- Server Operating Systems
- Network Devices
- Workstations/Laptops
We Patch Software
Why Credit Unions are opting for Patch
Management as a service:
Keeping up
There are constant new security threats, which means constant patches to be made.
Compliance
There are standards and regulations your credit union needs to maintain.
Staffing
Continuous managed patching requires a dedicated team to keep all endpoints protected and up to date.
Unexpected patching problems
Continuous patching is a never-ending battle; just because something is patched does not mean it won’t need to be changed or updated again.
Patch management is the number one way to reduce the risk of vulnerability exploitation within your environment effectively.
However, with the increasing number of devices, applications, and vulnerabilities, many credit unions opt to hire outside service providers to keep their environment secure, up to date, and compliant.
What Patch Management Provides:
A more secure environment
When you’re regularly patching vulnerabilities, you’re helping to manage and reduce the risk that exists in your environment. This helps protect your organization from potential security breaches.
Happy members
As a credit union, you know how important it is that the technology works for your members. Patch management is the process of fixing software bugs, which helps keep your systems up and running.
No unnecessary audit findings / DORs
If your organization is not patching and, therefore, not meeting compliance standards, you could be hit with a Documents Of Resolution (DOR) from your examiner. Successful patch management ensures that you are in compliance.
Continued product innovation
You can implement patches to update your technology with improved features and functionality. This can provide your organization with a way to deploy your latest innovations to your software at scale.
What to look for in a patch management provider:
You can implement patches to update your technology with improved features and functionality. This can provide your organization with a way to deploy your latest innovations to your software at scale.
Managed Patching
Let Ongoing Operations do the patch management heavy lifting so your team can focus on strategic initiatives that add value to your members and help grow your credit union. With managed patching from Ongoing Operations, you can continue operating your credit union without interruption and enjoy the reliability and security of a constantly monitored system.
Why Ongoing Operations?
Ongoing Operations is a CUSO (Credit Union Service Organization)
Built BY credit unions FOR credit unions! We do one thing, and that’s Credit Union IT and ONLY credit union IT.
- We understand credit union and fintech technologies
- We know the in’s and out’s of compliance and regulations for Credit unions
- We understand your credit unions have monthly cycles, and we know when you’re closing and when to hold off on making changes
- We are an advocate for credit unions and are a part of the Credit Union Movement
- Our focus is on YOU and our mission is to improve the lives of your credit union, your members, and community, through technology
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What does a comprehensive Cybersecurity
program require?
Patch Management is the number one way to ensure that you are eliminating vulnerabilities and minimizing your risk of attack, but this is just one element. A successful layered cybersecurity program needs more! Backups, a CISO, Firewall protection, and SIEM are all required layers of defense that your credit union to stay safe AND secure!
Backups! BACKUPS! Backups!
Did we mention backups? Backups are crucial. Patch management is the best way to ensure that you are not the victim of a cyberattack. In addition, backups are the number one way to ensure a speedy recovery for your credit union, should any unforeseen issues arise. So, we will say it one more time – backups.
CISO as-a-service
Depending on the size or budget of your organization, you may not have the resources for a full-time, on-site Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). But your security program still needs to be managed and monitored. That’s why we suggest a Virtual CISO (vCISO)! Get your credit union an expert, board-level resource that can help manage and steer your information security compliance, governance, and regulatory program.
Next Generation Firewall Services
The NCUA is looking for credit unions to implement next generation firewall capabilities that include intrusion detection services (IDS) and intrusion protection (IPS) services. A managed next generation firewall solution from Ongoing Operations releases your credit union from the burden of installing, managing, updating, and continuously responding to IDS and IPS alerts from your new firewall. Our managed next generation firewall services will work seamlessly with everything else and provide one phone number to call at all times.
SIEM
If your security system is threatened, then your team needs to know about it RIGHT AWAY. SIEM or Security information and event monitoring is the technology that supports the detection of threats, keeping your credit union compliant, and aids in security incident management with the collection of data. However, not all SIEM’s are created equal. That’s why we have partnered with Adlumin based on three fundamental tenants, including cost efficiency, ease-of-use, and simple integration.
Bundle your cybersecurity needs and get the protection and coverage your credit union needs at a more affordable price with Ongoing Operations. Click below to learn more.