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D3-PM

Patch Management

Harden Tactic

Systematically apply security patches and updates to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.

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Implementation Guidance

  • Establish patch testing and deployment process
  • Prioritize patches by risk score
  • Maintain patch compliance metrics
  • Automate patch deployment where possible
  • Document exceptions and compensating controls

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WSUS/SCCMQualys Patch ManagementAutomoxIvanti PatchManageEngine Patch Manager

ATT&CK Techniques Countered

This defensive technique helps protect against the following adversary techniques:

T1190

Exploit Public-Facing Application

T1068

Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

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Related Techniques in Harden

D3-ACL

Access Control List Hardening

D3-CH

Credential Hardening

D3-ASH

Application Security Hardening

D3-OSH

Operating System Hardening

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