Analyzing the Lifecycle of a Ransomware Attack
Understanding Ransomware: A Precursor to Its Lifecycle Analysis At its core, ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. For businesses and organizations, comprehending the ins [...]
Minimizing Ransomware Downtime with Backup Automation
The Critical Importance of Backup Automation in the Age of Ransomware We understand the growing prevalence of ransomware attacks and highlight the essential role of automated backup solutions in an effective IT management strategy. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that ransomware incidents [...]
The Hidden Costs of Ransomware Attacks on Enterprises
Hidden ransomware costs for businesses continue to emerge as a persistent challenge in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. As an organization, we have learned that the impact of ransomware extends far beyond the immediate expense of paying the ransom. Thorough [...]
Identifying Insider Threats Linked to Ransomware Attacks
Understanding the Nexus of Insider Threats and Ransomware Risks Insider threats and ransomware risks are interrelated challenges that have been escalating in the digital arena, compounding the vulnerabilities that enterprises face daily. As experts in the field of IT management [...]
Leveraging Machine Learning to Prevent Ransomware
The Rising Threat of Ransomware in Today's Digital Landscape Machine learning for ransomware prevention has become an essential consideration for businesses and individuals who rely on digital infrastructure. At Alvaka, we understand that the threat landscape is ever-evolving, with ransomware [...]
Cyber Resilience Strategies for Ransomware Threats
Understanding the Severity of Ransomware in Today's Digital Landscape In today’s interconnected world, ransomware has emerged as one of the most significant threats to our digital security. Cyber resilience for ransomware threats has become a vital element of comprehensive cybersecurity [...]
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.
