Patchplan
Patchplan is a structured method for planning and executing software and firmware patch deployment to reduce security risk and downtime. It provides governance, standardization, and visibility across an organization’s patching activities, aligning technical steps with risk management and compliance objectives.
Core components of a Patchplan typically include asset inventory, patch assessment and prioritization, testing in a
The typical process begins with inventorying hardware, software, and firmware, and prioritizing patches based on severity,
Governance and roles are central to Patchplan. A change advisory board or security committee often oversees
Applications and benefits of Patchplan arise in enterprises managing operating systems, applications, and firmware across servers,
Challenges and limitations include maintaining accurate asset data, ensuring adequate testing resources, managing potential patch-induced regressions,
See also: Patch management, Change management, Vulnerability management, ITIL.