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Hemang Doshi
Hemang Doshi
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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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Patch Management

Patch management is the process of updating operating systems and other software to correct errors or enhance performance.

A well-defined and structured patch management process helps to address new vulnerabilities related to operating systems. The timely update of patches helps to secure operating systems and applications.

Patches are generally applied to operating systems, applications, and network software. They help fix vulnerabilities in the system.

Patches should be applied through a structured change management process that includes approval, testing, user acceptance testing, and proper documentation. The testing of a patch prior to implementation is of utmost importance. Deploying untested patches may cause the system to fail. Furthermore, appropriate rollback procedures should be in place in case of unexpected failure.

Key Aspects from the CISM Exam Perspective

The following are some key aspects from the exam perspective:

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Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide - Second Edition
Published in: Dec 2022Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781804610633

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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
Read more about Hemang Doshi