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How to check security and other updates avaliable on linux distro automaticaly?
Let suppose we have network of 10 plus Linux machines having different distro (debian, Centos , Redhat and Arch etc ). Can we implement some centralized system where we have update about update on ...
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Best practices for vulnerability patching periods?
I was wondering if there are any general recommendations on maximum resolution times for vulnerabilities. Consider a vulnerability/patch management process where a ticket is opened when a ...
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Adobe Flash and Meltdown / Spectre
Many browsers have received updates to protect against the Meltdown and Spectre attacks. I presume these patches relate (solely) to JavaScript execution within the browser. Java in the browser is as ...
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Is it recommended to patch announced vulnerability for unused services or features?
Sometimes vendors announce software upgrade to patch some discovered vulnerability in some feature or service which is not enabled in your system. Is it recommended to upgrade your software although ...
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How do I secure my home Wi-Fi network in light of KRACK? [duplicate]
Now that KRACK has been discovered to exploit WPA2, is it still possible to secure my home Wi-Fi network? If so, what steps should I take to secure it against KRACK attacks? Will there now be a need ...
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What is the difference between patch management and vulnerability management?
I've been thinking about this lately. are they the same thing? or is the latter has a lot more than just management of patches?
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