Global Patch and Remediation Software Strategic Business Report 2015-2022: Focus on Security Vulnerabilities in IoT Systems Drives the Need for IoT Patching - Research and Markets

DUBLIN, April 03, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Patch and Remediation Software - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Patch and Remediation Software in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 44 companies including many key and niche players such as

• Automox Technologies, Inc. (USA)
• Autonomic Software, Inc. (USA)
• CA Technologies, Inc. (USA)
• Comodo Group, Inc. (USA)
• Ecora Software Corporation (USA)
• Flexera Software LLC (USA)
• GFI Software (USA)
• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) (USA)
• Kaseya Limited (Ireland)
• Landesk (USA)
• Shavlik (USA)
• LogMeIn, Inc. (USA)
• Lumension Security, Inc. (USA)
• Microsoft Corporation (USA)
• SmiKar Software (Australia)
• SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC (USA)
• Symantec Corporation (USA)
• ZOHO Corporation (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. Industry overview
IT Patch Management: An Important Component of Lifecycle Management
Major Market Trends & Drivers
Focus On Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: The Cornerstone for Growth in the Market
The Vital First Step that Precedes Remediation & Patching .
Growing Concerns Over Cyber Security & Information Security Drives Demand for Security Patch Management Solutions
Rise in Cyber Crime Throws the Spotlight on Patching & Remediation
Omnipresence of IT Vulnerabilities: A Review
Zero Day Exploits: A Security Challenge that Pushes Up the Importance of Continuous Patching & Remediation
Phishing Attacks
Increase in Threats for Mobile Devices Drives the Need for Mobile Patching & Patching at End-Points
Exploits On Websites, Browsers & Operating Systems
Rising Number of Vulnerabilities Discovered on Internet/IT Platforms Heightens the Need for IT Administrators to Stay Current on Patches to Close the Window of Threat
Focus on Security Vulnerabilities in IoT Systems Drives the Need for IoT Patching
High Network Availability Needs Drives Demand for Runtime Patching/Dynamic Patching/Hotpatching
Patching in the BYOD Environment Becomes All Consuming
Cost Savings Drive the Popularity of Third Party Patches Over Vendor Supported Patches
The Need for More Effective Patch Prioritization Fuels Interest in Patch Management Software
Unviability of Manual Patching Drives the Era of Automated Patch Management
A Patch in Time Saves Time & Money .
Enterprise Patch Fatigue as a Result of Continuous Patch Assessment & the Need to Pre-Test Patches Drives Interest in Automated Patch Testing Solutions
Cloud Based Patch Management Software/ Services Witness a Spike in Commercial Value Over Traditional In-House Programs
Cloud Computing Preps the Market for a New Patching Experience
Will the Market Be Jumping Onto the Cloud Bandwagon? Not So Fast Challenges Still Linger
Standalone Solutions Give Way for Bundled Solutions
Opportunistic MSPs Target SMBs as a Lucrative Customer Cluster in an Increasingly Commoditized Market
Healthcare Sector Emerges as the Rapidly Growing End-Use Market for Patch & Remediation Software
Strong Investments in Healthcare IT Lays the Foundation for the Growth of Patch Software
IoT in Healthcare & the Rise of Connected Equipment Brings Patching Into the Spotlight as the Most Vital Inoculation against Security Breaches
Regulations Exert Pressure on Mandatory Patching Needs
Cloud-Based Patching Grows in Prominence in the Healthcare Sector
Developing Markets: The Focal Point for Future Growth
Key Challenges Restraining Growth
Prevailing Confusion Impacts Patch Management Efforts
Data Overload: A Key Challenge in Developing Processes for Prioritizing Patching Efforts
Competition: A Qualitative Review
A Fragmented Market
Select Patch Management Software Products
Review of Select Leading Patch Management Tools
Altiris Patch Management Solution
GFI LanGuard
Lumension Endpoint Management and Security Suite
Market Outlook

2. Patch and remediation software: an overview
Introduction
What is a Patch?
Patching
A Key Solution to Address Vulnerabilities
Patch Security Development
A Perpetual Task
Patching Process
How Automated Patching Works?
Benefits of Automated Patch Management
Enhanced Security
Higher Productivity
Improves Compliance
Automates Patching
Need for Patch Management
Automated Patch Management for Publically-Traded Firms
Automated Patch Management for Small Companies
Types of Patches
Common Patches by Infrastructure Type
Critical Update
Hotfix
Point Release
Security Patch
Service Packs
Hot Patching
Program Temporary Fix
Unofficial Patches
Software Updates
Update
Slipstreaming
Vulnerability Discovery and Remediation
Application
Use in Software Development
Use in Video Games
Tools Used in Patch Application Procedure
Visual Patch 3.8
RTPatch®
JUpdater
What is Patch Management?
Windows Patch Management
Linux Patch Management
Requirement for Patch Management
Patch Management Process
Steps for Structuring Patch Management
Notification
Assessment
Types of Patch Management Engines
Prioritization
Download
Deployment
Validation
Reporting
Challenges in Patch Management
Complex Networking Environments
Accurate Patch Distribution on Time
Distribution to Remote and Off-Network PCs
Frequency and Number of Patches Released
Security Updates Scheduling of Leading Software Vendors

3. Software launches/introductions
AppSense and Shavlik Unveil AppSense Endpoint Security Suite 2.0
AsTech Consulting Launches Legacy Application Security Evaluation and Remediation Program
Shavlik Introduces Shavlik Patch for Microsoft® System Center Version 2.2
Qualys Integrates its Cloud Platform and Vulnerability Management within Hewlett Packard MSS Portfolio
Infinitely Virtual Rolls Out Patch Management Offering
Shavlik Releases Shavlik Protect 9.2
Microsoft Unveils Emergency Patch for Critical Vulnerability in IE
Verismic Launches New Patch Management Service
SysAid Rolls Out Version 14.0 of ITSM Platform Comprising SysAid Patch Management Solution
SUSE Develops kGraft for Live, Run-Time Patching of Linux Kernel
Matrix42 Releases Patch Catalog for Microsoft SCCM

4. Recent industry activity
Intel and TPG to Form McAfee Cybersecurity Company
Carbon Black Collaborates with IBM on Automatic Remediation Software
LogMeIn Partners with Kaspersky Lab
Imaging3 Signs DVIS Software Remediation Proposal with CriTech Research
DoD Tactical Program Employs SteelCloud's Patented ConfigOS Automated STIG Remediation Tool
Shavlik Enters into a Partnership with Carahsoft Technology
Lumension Partners with Qualys

5. Focus on select global players

6. Global market perspective

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