Reboot less on Windows Server 2025. Microsoft's hot patching goes non-cloud July 1st. Apply security fixes live for $1.50 per core monthly via subscription. Heads up: 4 yearly baseline reboots still required.
#WindowsServer #Security #Patching

It must be Wednesday!

#Patching / #MacAdmins / #Jamf

Here is Part II of "Crawfish Bucket Brigade" - same sequence on the Korg SQ1 as for Part I, but you'll have to admit, the two tracks are fairly different. #synth #semimodular #behringer #neutron #livetronica #electronica #soundcloud #electronicmusic #live #patching

https://soundcloud.com/francois_dion/crawfish-bucket-brigade-part-ii?in=francois_dion/sets/lunchbox

Light that brings on hope… #patching #apple #macos

Updated at haikuports, Vim 9.1.1147, a small patch was needed to bring us on par with current release, this has just been up streamed in a PR awaiting approval.

http://www.vim.org

https://blog.martinscloud.com/oracle-which-updates-to-install/ #oracle #patch #patching

Some timely, helpful backup reminders, from @susanbradley

https://www.askwoody.com/2024/closing-the-tech-year-of-2024/
#AskWoody #PatchLady #Patching #Backups

Continue getting ready for the new year with part two of our two part series on “Patch Prioritization.”.

Here we go into #EPSS, #SSVC, #KEV, and other tools and frameworks.

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/12/30/prioritizing-patching-a-deep-dive-into-frameworks-and-tools-part-2-alternative-frameworks

Get ready for the new year by taking time to better understand how to prioritize your patching.

Read understanding #CVSS part one of our two part series on “Patch Prioritization.”.

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/12/27/prioritizing-patching-a-deep-dive-into-frameworks-and-tools-part-1-cvss/

Boy, the systems I patched today are having a harder time waking up after a reboot than me this morning. #patching #rhel #redhat #linux #admin #linuxadmin #unixadmin #sysadmin #sysadminproblems #sysadminlife

CISA smacked the bulletin board with the Top Exploited Vulnerabilities from 2023. There is something to be learned here. Blog post incoming if I can remember my password.

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-317a

Roger Grimes on Prioritizing Cybersecurity Advice

This is a good point:
Part of the problem is that we are constantly handed lists…list of required controls…l... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/10/roger-grimes-on-prioritizing-cybersecurity-advice.html

#two-factorauthentication #Uncategorized #cybersecurity #patching

#OpenSource: Meldungen, dass Cyberkriminelle Open-Source-Software mit gefährlichen Exploits oder Backdoors infiltrieren, häufen sich - Open-Source - Tickt in der frei verfügbaren Software eine Security-Zeitbombe? Wie können sich insbesondere Entwickler vor gefährlichen Backdoors oder Malware schützen?

Statement von Zac Warren, #Tanium

Legacy Ivanti Cloud Service Appliance Being Exploited

CISA wants everyone—and government agencies in particular—to remove or upgrade an Ivanti Cloud Service Appliance (CSA) that is no longer being supp... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/09/legacy-ivanti-cloud-service-appliance-being-exploited.html

Learn about edge automation strategies to help improve network efficiency https://www.admin-magazine.com/News/Edge-Automation-Deployment-Insights
#EdgeComputing #automation #storage #configuration #patching #security #compliance

#OpenSource: Meldungen, dass Cyberkriminelle Open-Source-Software mit gefährlichen Exploits oder Backdoors infiltrieren, häufen sich. Tickt in der frei verfügbaren Software eine Security-Zeitbombe? Wie können sich insbesondere Entwickler vor gefährlichen Backdoors oder Malware schützen?

Statement from Lorin Samija, #SySS

@fredbrooker @MuSociety you’ll need more patch cables. You can never have too many patch cables. I would also suggest some splitters (multiples). I have some 6 ways (i call them hexapods) especially for use with the arp 2600, neutron and full modulars (although i have a few mults built into some).