In essence, patch management should be conducted as frequently as possible. This recommendation stems from the existence of numerous unknown zero-day vulnerabilities and weaknesses within your security infrastructure. The need for prompt action typically arises due to the potential threat posed by zero-day exploits. However, addressing this situation within a corporate context can be complex, as it involves assessing and integrating patches into a potentially extensive and intricate system. Employing effective patch management software becomes crucial to navigate these complexities.

In larger organizations, this often requires the establishment of a qualification environment that closely mirrors the ultimate deployment setup for thorough patch assessment. The process entails installing patches in the qualification environment, conducting testing, and, upon successful evaluation, releasing them for production use. The complexity of this process can be streamlined with the assistance of SanerNow patch management software.