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The Importance of Air-Gapped Backups in Ransomware Defense
Understanding Ransomware and the Need for Robust Defense Strategies Ransomware, a malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid, has rapidly become one of the most pervasive threats to businesses today. [...]
How to Respond to Third-Party Ransomware Infections
Understanding Third-Party Ransomware Infections A third-party ransomware infection occurs when the breach and subsequent encryption of an organization's data come through an external service or vendor with access to the organization's network. Such an attack can originate from compromised software, [...]
Ghost Ransomware: A Fast-Moving Global Threat
Ghost Ransomware: A Fast-Moving Global Threat In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Ghost ransomware has emerged as a highly active, financially motivated menace that is rapidly compromising organizations worldwide. A joint warning from CISA and the [...]
Analyzing the Role of Data Loss Prevention Tools in Ransomware Defense
Understanding Ransomware Threats in the Digital Age In an era where digital operations are integral to our business functions, the threat of ransomware looms larger than ever. Data loss prevention in ransomware defense emerges as a pivotal aspect of organizational [...]
Threat Sharing for Improved Ransomware Defense Across Organizations
Understanding the Importance of Threat Sharing for Ransomware Defense Threat sharing ransomware collaboration has become a vital component in the arsenal of cybersecurity measures. In an era where the prevalence and sophistication of ransomware attacks continue to escalate, the collective [...]
Understanding Human Error as a Vector for Ransomware
The Silent Culprit: Unveiling Human Error in Ransomware Incidents Human error in ransomware attacks often serves as the invisible catalyst that enables cyber threats to penetrate our digital defenses. In the cybersecurity realm, it is imperative for us at Alvaka [...]
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.
