Linux Patch Management: Tools, Issues & Best Practices
eSecurity Planet, Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches.
Linux distributions use package managers to make it easier for users to install software packages and updates. These packages automate the download, installation, and dependency resolution process, which simplifies the process of patch application. While popular Linux distributions can be as easy as Windows to update, many enterprises and organizations prefer to test patches and manage their distribution, creating many of the same issues that admins face with closed-source operating systems.
Here we'll discuss how patch management works on Linux, best practices, and the best patch management tools for Linux.