Patch Management Masterclass: From Exposure to Verified Remediation
A practical masterclass for building a patching strategy that works across today’s diverse endpoint environment.
Patching is no longer a routine monthly task. The window between vulnerability disclosure and active exploitation continues to shrink, while IT teams are expected to secure Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party applications at scale with limited time and resources.
In this session, we’ll focus on the operational realities of modern patch management: how to prioritize risk, deploy updates safely and efficiently, and verify that remediation has actually occurred. You’ll learn how to extend patching beyond Windows to include macOS and Linux devices while strengthening the patching processes that most organizations rely on every day.
What you’ll learn
- How to build a risk-based patching strategy that prioritizes the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited.
- Best practices for Windows patch management, including approval policies, maintenance windows, reboot management, exceptions, and reporting.
- How to patch macOS and Linux devices as part of a unified endpoint management approach.
- How to manage third-party application patching without adding unnecessary risk or operational overhead.
- How to use staged deployments and validation processes to move faster with greater confidence.
- How to identify failed, missing, or deferred patches and establish a closed-loop process of identify, remediate, verify, and improve.
You’ll leave with a practical framework you can apply immediately to reduce exposure, improve patch compliance, and demonstrate that remediation is not only scheduled, but successfully completed and verified.
Who should attend?
IT administrators, endpoint management teams, security professionals, IT operations leaders, and anyone responsible for securing and maintaining endpoint environments.
If you want to better understand how patching has evolved, where today’s highest risks exist, and how to build a more effective remediation process, this masterclass is for you.
Speaker
Jason Murphy
Jason Murphy brings over two decades of IT industry expertise, specializing in managed services, automation, and cybersecurity. As a Head Nerd at N-able Technologies, Jason is a key thought leader, driving innovation and best practices across a global community of MSPs and IT professionals. His extensive background in enterprise IT, combined with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by state and local governments, positions him as a trusted advisor in the public and private sector.
Jason’s career is marked by a pursuit of excellence in IT service management, focusing on optimizing operations, enhancing security postures, and leveraging advanced technologies to deliver measurable outcomes. He has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at integrating AI, data analytics, and cloud solutions into traditional IT frameworks, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and resilience.
In his personal time, Jason enjoys ice fishing at his cottage near Little Silver Lake, Ontario. He also loves traveling across the United States and exploring diverse cuisines. With a passion for empowering IT professionals and a proven track record of driving transformative change, Jason Murphy is a leading voice in the field, helping managed services providers and enterprise IT harness the power of technology to better serve their communities.