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Assessments may be applied across multiple machines using the same dynamic grouping mechanism

available to all features of the K1000, allowing scanning schedules to account more frequently for

those systems that are of highest concern. When vulnerabilities are identified, patching and system

configuration changes for the affected system may be addressed directly within the appliance.

OVAL test as applied to a machine in inventory Figure 13.

The K1000 provides an extensive patch management system as part of its feature set that includes a

constantly updated patch repository, and scheduling system for deploying different sets of patches to

different machines based on the attributes of the patches and machines in question. The flexibility of

this approach allows differing policies to be applied to different servers in the environment while

providing a single, unifying view of vulnerability assessment and remediation across all systems in the

environment. Extensive reporting delivers the assurance that systems are up-to-date, including

detailed reporting of each individual system and any operating system or applications patches that

have been identified as needed for that system.

Patching status for a machine in inventory Figure 14.

The ability to detect system vulnerabilities using industry-standard protocols, and resolve those

vulnerabilities by applying needed system firmware and driver updates as well as operating system and

application software patches—all within a single system management platform—means greater

productivity for your IT staff. System administrators will spend less time identifying and researching

issues, and applying appropriate remedies to resolve vulnerabilities. And management will have the

assurance and proof that system weaknesses have been addressed via the compliance reports.

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