“A patch was available, but not applied in time.”
That line keeps showing up, in regulatory findings, cyber insurance disputes, and boardroom debriefs. And for good reason: most successful attacks do not rely on novel techniques. They exploit known, fixable weaknesses.
In fact, over 60 percent of breaches are traced back to vulnerabilities that already had patches available. The problem is not awareness. It is execution. Or more specifically, it is the lack of a process that can patch at the speed modern risk demands.
That is where automated patch management in cybersecurity becomes more than an IT convenience. It becomes a risk control.
Manual Patching Breaks Under Pressure
In a perfect world, every critical update would be applied within hours of release. But in reality, patching is often slowed by operational bottlenecks and process gaps.
- Delays in remediation due to limited windows and overextended teams
- Inconsistency between business units or platforms, creating configuration drift
- Downtime from poorly timed or untested updates
- Audit gaps, especially in regulated sectors where evidence of patching is mandatory
A study found that it takes more than 100 days to patch critical vulnerabilities, despite the fact that many patches can be deployed in under an hour.
That time lag is where risk accumulates.
What Enterprises Actually Need From a Patching Platform
To patch at the speed of risk, automation alone is not enough. Modern patch management in cyber security requires a system that reflects the realities of your infrastructure, your uptime requirements, and your regulatory obligations.
The right patch management solution should deliver:
- Live visibility into patch status, across servers, endpoints, and remote devices
- Cross-platform coverage including third-party software
- Granular scheduling to deploy updates during off-hours or in controlled stages
- Safe rollback options in case an update causes disruption
- Automated compliance reporting, without relying on spreadsheets or manual logs
- Remote response capabilities to fix issues quickly without waiting on-site support
These are no longer nice-to-haves. They are essential to reducing exposure and meeting both internal SLAs and external expectations.
IPM+: Built to Patch at Enterprise Speed
IPM+ is designed for organisations that need to stay secure without slowing down operations. It does not just automate patching – it brings structure, intelligence, and reliability to the entire process.
Real-Time Awareness
IPM+ offers a central dashboard with live insights into patch deployment across your entire environment. No spreadsheets. No uncertainty. Just full visibility.
Cross-Platform Coverage
Whether you are managing on-premise servers, cloud workloads, or remote endpoints, IPM+ supports patching across Windows, Linux, and commonly used third-party applications.
Risk-Aware Scheduling
Patches can be deployed during off-peak hours, in phased rollouts, or aligned with business-critical maintenance windows — reducing disruption and maintaining service continuity.
Rapid Response and Rollback
If an issue is detected post-deployment, IPM+ supports remote rollback and remediation. That means faster fixes and fewer escalations.
Compliance Without the Chase
Custom SQL-based reporting, automated logs, and audit-ready exports make it easy to prove patch activity; whether you are answering to internal governance or external regulators.
Smart Deployment in Complex Environments
With features like Active Directory integration and bandwidth throttling, IPM+ ensures that even distributed teams and low-bandwidth locations are not left behind.
Patch management in cyber security is no longer optional. Whether you are managing hybrid environments or distributed teams, IPM+ delivers patching that is timely, accountable, and tailored to enterprise needs.
