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Catch issues early while patching reduces known risk in the background.
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Close known risk.Strengthen your posture.
OS and third-party patching through EMPIST 360, with visibility and compliance reporting. Whether you run fully managed, co-managed, or need patching on its own, known vulnerabilities stop piling up.
OS + third-party · Visible in 360
Outcomes
Patching that actually reduces risk
Most environments patch the operating system and hope the rest keeps up. The real exposure often sits in third-party apps, with no clear view of what is current.
- OS and third-party
Windows and more. Browsers, Adobe, Zoom, and other common apps get patched through the platform, not left to each user.
- Visibility and compliance
See what is current, what is missing, and prove it. Reporting in EMPIST 360 supports audits, insurance, and leadership questions.
- Stronger security posture
Known vulnerabilities close on a schedule. Fewer open doors for ransomware and opportunistic attacks that rely on unpatched software.
How it fits
Managed, co-managed, or on its own
Same patching standard. Different ownership of the rest of IT.
- Managed IT
Patching runs inside the full EMPIST stack so updates, monitoring, and support stay aligned.
- Co-managed
Your team keeps ownership. We add OS and third-party coverage, reporting, and cadence without a takeover.
- Standalone
Patch management on its own when you need platform visibility and third-party coverage without full managed services.
What's included
What you get with EMPIST patching
- Operating system patching on a controlled schedule
- Third-party application patches through the EMPIST platform
- Workstations and servers covered together
- Compliance-ready visibility and reporting in EMPIST 360
- Emergency patches when critical threats spike
- Works with Managed IT, co-managed, or standalone
Related services
Stronger when paired with
Managed Detection & Response
Hunt and respond when a threat still gets through.
Learn more ›Backup & Disaster Recovery
Tested recovery when prevention is not enough.
Learn more ›Security posture
Known risk closed.Proof you can see.
OS and third-party patches, with compliance visibility in EMPIST 360.
FAQ
Before you book a call
Third-party coverage, visibility, and how it fits.
01Is this only Windows Update?
No. We cover operating system updates and third-party applications through the EMPIST platform, so common apps are not left as the weak link.
02Why do third-party patches matter?
Attackers often target browsers, PDF tools, collaboration apps, and other software people use every day. Patching only the OS leaves a large part of the risk open.
03Where do we see patch status?
In EMPIST 360: what is current, what is pending, and reporting you can use for compliance and security reviews.
04Can we use patch management without full Managed IT?
Yes. It is core to Managed IT, and it also works for co-managed teams or as a standalone service.
05How does this improve security posture?
You reduce known vulnerability exposure on a schedule, with proof. That is foundational hygiene for cybersecurity, insurance, and day-to-day risk management.
Ready for patching you can prove?
Tell us how updates work today: Managed, co-managed, or standalone. We'll map OS, third-party, and reporting that fit.
OS + third-party · Visible in 360