Securing Internet Explorer Through Patch Management

Internet Explorer (IE) is often overlooked when it comes to the defense-in-depth of a corporate network. Not keeping IE updated with the latest security patches can leave your entire system vulnerable to malicious hackers. Resources and money are tight in the Information Technology world, and trying to stay on top of the amount of patches that are released each year is a rigorous task. Within this paper I will show you the importance of keeping IE patched throughout your network. I will go into the current state of patch management and demonstrate what could happen to your network if you leave IE unpatched. You will also receive inside information on how to mitigate the risk of IE being attacked through the application of strong security settings. Finally, I will discuss the need of a repeatable methodology for testing and deploying patches and how important it is to establish one at your firm.