Managing third-party software is significantly more complex than standard OS patching: Top 6 Third-Party Patch Management Challenges
The Essential Guide to 3rd Party Patching In today's digital landscape, keeping your operating system (OS) updated is only half the battle. is the systematic process of identifying, testing, and deploying updates to software created by vendors other than your OS manufacturer. While Microsoft, Apple, and Google handle their own system updates, they do not manage vulnerabilities for applications like Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome, Zoom, or Slack.
Maintain records of patch status for compliance. Reports should show what percentage of the fleet is compliant vs. non-compliant for specific software titles.