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Managing Third-Party Risk to Prevent Ransomware Infections
Understanding the Threat Landscape Third-party risk management for ransomware has become a crucial component in the realm of cybersecurity for organizations. We at Alvaka are acutely aware of the prevalence of ransomware attacks and the vulnerabilities these can introduce through [...]
The Role of Encryption in Mitigating Ransomware Risks
Understanding Ransomware and Its Impact on Businesses Ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat to businesses across the globe, holding data hostage and demanding payment for its release. The impact of such attacks can be far-reaching, from crippling business operations [...]
Cyber Insurance for Ransomware Protection: A Critical Guide
Understanding the Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Risk Cyber insurance for ransomware protection has emerged as a critical tool in the repertoire of risk management strategies for businesses of all sizes. The threat of ransomware continues to escalate, [...]
How to Train Employees for Ransomware Phishing Scenarios
Understanding the Threat of Ransomware Phishing Ransomware phishing training for employees is a critical defensive measure in today's landscape where cyber threats continue to evolve with increasing sophistication. This type of attack often involves duping unaware staff into opening or [...]
The Importance of Endpoint Protection in Ransomware Defense
Understanding the Ransomware Threat Landscape As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, the frequency and severity of ransomware attacks continue to rise, posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Endpoint protection for ransomware defense has evolved not merely as an [...]
Using Real-Time Analytics to Counter Ransomware
Understanding the Ransomware Menace Real-time analytics for ransomware prevention has become an essential feature in modern cybersecurity strategies. The past few years have witnessed a significant increase in ransomware attacks, affecting businesses across various industries. These incidents not only disrupt [...]
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.
