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What is Patch Management?

In this video, you will learn how to manage patches.

In this video, you will learn how to manage patches. Patches are designed to address bugs or flaws and update services and features on your system. Out-of-date software may be a cybersecurity risk.

Over to you: Patch your software. What did you use? How did you find the experience? Share your experience below.

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