Patch management checklist
This straightforward patch management checklist can be used by it professionals and network managers before, during, and after patch deployment to help ensure that steps are taken to prevent or mitigate issues.
What does this form include?
This form contains 3 sections:
Patch Management
- Inventory data on all network assets are gathered and consolidated
- Aware of the intent and impact of the change/s
- Identify vulnerabilities
- Deploy the patch to the test group
- Monitor and record the patch status on the test group
- Review the impact of the patch and be aware of the downtime and alerts
- Prepare mitigation for any issues during or after patch deployment to operations
- Deploy the patch
- Monitor and record the patch status on operations
Comments/Recommendations
Name and Signature
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