Hardening and patching mac endpoints are essential steps in securing a network against cyber-attacks. Although mac endpoints are known for their security, they were in the top 10 most affected operating systems in 2022, according to SecPod’s security research. Prevent these attacks by using a patch management sofware. Keep your macOS devices patched which is vital for maintaining security and to ensure the smooth functioning of endpoints.
macOS patching is the process of updating and fixing security vulnerabilities in the macOS operating system. This is typically done through software updates released by Apple, which can be installed through the mac App Store or System Preferences. But we generally tend to skip the updates or pick a different time leaving your organization open to loopholes. Protect your devices with a patch management tool.
How to be efficient while patching mac devices?
What are the best practices IT security teams can follow for effective mac OS patching?
Keep reading to find out how you can ace at patching your mac endpoints.
Best Practices to Ace at macOS Patching
1. Say goodbye to manual patching!
Manually patching for macOS endpoints is tedious, prone to error, and time-consuming. When there are many mac endpoints, deploying patches to every single device is not feasible.
SanerNow can automate the patching process of mac endpoints with a click of a button and according to your specifications.
2. Align patches with identified vulnerabilities
There are different macOS versions organizations might be using, getting information about patches and vulnerabilities from different tools will cause errors. Aligning vulnerabilities with the patches can be done by Integrating patch management with vulnerability management so that it would be helpful to remediate vulnerabilities more efficiently. This can be achieved by utilizing automated patch management software.
3. Prioritize the patches
Every mac version will have its own set of patches; deploying them randomly is not much of the best practice. Prioritize them based on CVSS score, high-fidelity attacks, severity scores, and more. This will help the organization to identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities on priority.
4. Test before deploying
Always ensure you have a non-production environment where you can test the mac patches and check if deploying those patches could cause any errors. SanerNow has a separate column where you can test patches based on your preferred operating systems and versions.
5. Obtain insightful reports
During auditing, reports can be of significant use; it helps you to find the information quickly and will be accurate. SanerNow provides you with auto-generated reports, and you can also customize the reports based on your preferences.
SanerNow Patch Management
SecPod’s SanerNow is a patch management tool where you can get complete visibility on patching status in a single console and easily remediate all vulnerabilities. It supports all major OSs and their variants.
It automates each step of patch management, from scanning for missing patches to downloading and deploying them. It also supports patching of 400+ 3rd party applications. If you haven’t tried SanerNow yet, schedule a demo or take up its free trial.
To learn more about patch management, click here.
