Cyber Threat Hunting for Ransomware Defense
Understanding the Importance of Proactive Ransomware Defense The recent surge in ransomware attacks poses a critical challenge for all sectors, impacting operational resilience and financial stability. Proactive defense against these threats is not just an option; it is imperative for [...]
Protecting Financial Institutions from Targeted Ransomware Attacks
The Rising Threat: Ransomware in the Financial Sector Ransomware protection for financial institutions is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today's digital age. As hackers become more adept at bypassing traditional security measures, the financial sector finds itself [...]
The Evolution of Ransomware Tactics and How to Counter Them
Understanding the Threat: An Overview of Ransomware in Cybersecurity Evolving ransomware tactics defense is a paramount concern in today's digital landscape, and at Alvaka, we're dedicated to dissecting the complexities of these cyberthreats. Ransomware, a form of malicious software designed [...]
How to Monitor Network Traffic to Detect Ransomware
Introduction to Network Traffic Monitoring for Ransomware Detection With the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as a formidable challenge for businesses of all sizes. Network threats are no longer just nuisances; they have the potential to cripple [...]
Integrating Threat Detection Systems to Counter Ransomware
Understanding the Ransomware Threat Landscape With the digital age in full swing, businesses across all sectors are facing an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, with ransomware attacks at the forefront. As an IT management and network service provider, we at [...]
Comparing On-Premises vs. Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery Solutions
When it comes to fortifying your organization's data against ransomware attacks, the debate between on-premises vs. cloud recovery solutions is a critical one. As an IT management and network services provider, we understand that making the right choice can mean [...]
Smoke testing is a term used to describe the testing process for servers after patches are applied. 
Estimating an average time for patching servers and PCs can be a bit tricky. It can vary from one month to the next, depending upon the number and complexity of the patches released by your software vendors. You must consider all versions of operating systems and have a complete inventory of all your application software to do this job correctly. Our experience has shown that manual patching of systems takes on average of about 1.5 hours each.
This is a basic cost calculator for you to compute your typical monthly cost for patching your servers, PCs, laptops, tablets and associated application software. It also forms the basis for you to begin calculating your Return on Investment for software patching, or for comparison with alternatives to the manual process of patching operating systems and application software—such as Patch Management as a Service, also known as Vulnerability Management as a Service.
