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Ecora Patch Manager automates system discovery, patch assessment and patch installation on workstations and servers. It reduces the cost and simplifies the time to maintain system security and eliminate new vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Some of the features of Ecora Patch Manager include agent less or optionally agent-based, intuitive UI, view missing patches by systems, applications, specific patches or according to your policy, installs in minutes, auto -discovers servers and workstations.

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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is an easy-to-use tool designed for the IT professional that helps small- and medium-sized businesses determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security misconfigurations and missing security updates on your computer systems. MBSA 2.0.1 is compatible with Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services and the SMS Inventory Tool for Microsoft Update (ITMU). MBSA 2.0.1 offers customers improved Windows component support, expanded platform support for XP Embedded and 64-bit Windows, as well as more consistent and less complex security update management experience.

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PatchLink Update is a very popular patch and vulnerability management solution used by companies worldwide to protect their heterogeneous networks. With its patented Digital Fingerprinting Technology™ and the world’s largest repository of patches, PatchLink Update continuously monitors networks to rapidly assess and remediate vulnerabilities. PatchLink Update ensures end-points are accurately patched and compliant for successful IT and regulatory audits, and improving productivity. You can try PatchLink Update in your own environment for up to 10 end points with a 30-day free trial.

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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to Microsoft Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP operating systems. By using Windows Server Update Services, you can fully manage the distribution of updates that are released through Microsoft Update to computers in your network.

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Retina is a commercial vulnerability assessment scanner for Windows. Like Nessus, Retina scans all the hosts on a network and report on any vulnerabilities found. It was developed by eEye digital security, a company which is popular for it’s security research. You can download an evaluation of Retina Network Security Scanner and experience first hand the benefits of multiplatform security vulnerability risk assessment, scanning your network vulnerabilities.

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GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks your network for possible security vulnerabilities by scanning your entire network for missing security patches, service packs, open shares, open ports, unused user accounts and more. With this information (displayed in customizable reports), you can easily lock down your network against hackers. GFI LANguard N.S.S. can also remotely deploy missing patches and service packs in applications and OS. GFI LANguard N.S.S. is the leading Windows security scanner and very competitively priced.

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Nessus is a security scanner for Linux, Windows, OSX, BSD, Solaris, and other flavors of Unix. Performs over 10,000 vulnerability checks, and suggests solutions for security problems. It is the world’s most popular vulnerability scanner used in over 75,000 organizations world-wide. Many of the world’s largest organizations are realizing significant cost savings by using Nessus to audit business-critical enterprise devices and applications.

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a free update for Windows XP. It offers enhancements and better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms. The new security features include Windows firewall, IE pop-up blocker, Outlook Express attachment manager and Windows Security Center, which offers you a central security management interface where you can check firewall status, automatic update settings, and virus protection. The wireless security, and support is also improved.

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