CCA Patch Management

Question 1

What is the primary goal of patch management in the Casper Suite?

Accepted Answer

Keeping software up-to-date with security patches and updates across all managed devices

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Removing outdated software only

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Installing new applications

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Managing user accounts

Question 2

How does Casper identify devices that need software updates?

Accepted Answer

Through inventory reports and patch reporting that compare installed versions against available updates

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Manual device-by-device checking

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By user self-reporting

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Only during annual audits

Question 3

What is a patch policy in the Casper Suite?

Accepted Answer

An automated rule that deploys specific updates to targeted devices based on defined criteria and schedules

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A written document about update procedures

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A request form for software updates

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A vendor agreement for patches

Question 4

How should patch deployment be staged to minimize disruption?

Accepted Answer

Use a phased approach: test group first, then broader rollout with defined maintenance windows

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Deploy all patches to all devices simultaneously

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Only patch devices when they break

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Wait for users to request patches

Question 5

What reporting capabilities does Casper provide for patch compliance?

Accepted Answer

Dashboards and reports showing patch status, compliance rates, and devices needing updates

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No reporting is available

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Only email notifications

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Reports are available only through third-party tools

Question 6

What is the risk of delaying critical security patches on managed endpoints?

Accepted Answer

Increased vulnerability to known exploits that attackers actively target

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No risk since most threats are theoretical

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Slight performance impact only

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Warranty issues with hardware vendors