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Patch Applications: Stay Ahead of Known Vulnerabilities
Strengthen your cyber defences by patching applications with Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM- fully aligned with the Essential Eight and Zero Trust mindset
How ‘Patch Applications’ Supports the Essential Eight
Patching Applications is a core control within the Essential Eight and one of the most critical ways of cyber defence against known exploits.
Stop Known Threats and Protect Your Business
Patch Applications with Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM: Secure, Scalable, Proven
Unpatched applications are one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to breach your environment. From ransomware to targeted breaches, outdated applications open doors for attackers to access critical systems. Our Patch Applications solution, powered by Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM, ensures your software is always up to date, eliminating known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Aligned with the Essential Eight and built on a Zero Trust mindset, our patch application management approach keeps your systems secure, compliant, and resilient, without interrupting operations or overburdening internal teams.
Want to know how patching fits into your cyber strategy roadmap, how we implement it, and why we use Microsoft Intune and Datto? Start here.
How ‘Patch Applications’ Supports the Essential Eight
Patching Applications is a core control within the Essential Eight and one of the most critical ways of cyber defence against known exploits. It focuses on eliminating known vulnerabilities in commercial software before they can be leveraged in an attack. Timely patching of applications prevents cybercriminals from exploiting known weaknesses in your IT environment. By automating patch deployment and verification, you reduce risk and increase operational resilience.
Strategic alignment:
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Addresses known vulnerabilities with timely updates
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Aligns with compliance frameworks requiring up-to-date software
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Complements other Essential Eight controls like Application Control and MFA
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Creates an approach for proactive risk reduction
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Supports Maturity Model progression through automation and enforcement
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Prioritises and remediates vulnerabilities in high-risk software
Benefits:
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Minimises risk of ransomware, malware, and data breaches
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Enables compliance with ISO, ACSC, and other frameworks
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Improves visibility and control over third-party software
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Enhances end-user security without interrupting productivity
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Protects business uptime by eliminating vulnerabilities
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Strengthens overall cybersecurity posture
How We Do Application Patching: Microsoft Intune & Datto RMM
We deliver enterprise-grade patch application management using Microsoft Intune and Datto RMM. It depends on your current IT infrastructure and your specific requirements, which solution to use. Whether you run on-premises, hybrid, or cloud environments, we ensure patches are deployed quickly and consistently. This approach provides total visibility, automated patch deployment, and real-time compliance tracking across your application environment. Our experts identify missing patches, deploy them securely, and validate successful updates, without disrupting your workforce or operations.
Why Microsoft Intune?
- Cloud-native patch deployment across Microsoft environments
- Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 and Azure security stack
- Automated patching with real-time reporting
- Supports conditional access based on patch posture
- Scales seamlessly across hybrid, remote, and mobile endpoints
The business benefits:
- Protects cloud-based infrastructure and distributed teams
- Reduces breach risk by eliminating known vulnerabilities
- Lowers costs by eliminating the need for on-prem patching infrastructure
- Minimises downtime through automated, silent updates
- Enhances employee productivity by preventing app-related issues
- Improves visibility into patch status across the entire organisation
Why Datto RMM?
- Supports a wide range of third-party apps and operating systems
- Flexible patch scheduling and approval workflows
- Identifies, deploys, and verifies critical software patches
- Supports rollback and alerts for failed patches
- Integrates with security tools for enhanced response workflows
The business benefits:
- Increases uptime and reliability of critical business applications
- Cuts operational costs by automating patch deployment across all devices
- Protects legacy or niche applications still vital to operations
- Improves reliability with rollback and remediation features
- Prevents business disruption through scheduled, non-intrusive updates
- Frees up IT staff for strategic projects instead of manual patching tasks
Achieve Maturity Level 3 in Patch Applications with Exigo Tech
The Essential Eight maturity levels for Patching Applications measure how well updates are deployed to mitigate known vulnerabilities:
Level 0
Patches are rarely applied or tracked
Level 1
Patches applied manually and inconsistently
Level 2
High-risk applications are patched regularly, but coverage varies
Level 3
All applications are patched regularly across the organisation
At Exigo Tech, we help you reach Maturity Level 3 through automated patching workflows, clear policies, and ongoing optimisation. It allows you to protect your business against known threats while strengthening overall cyber resilience.
What Sets Exigo Tech Apart
We are already at Maturity Level 3 across all Essential Eight strategies
End-to-end cybersecurity delivery from assessment and strategy to optimisation and delivery.
Deep technical knowledge across Microsoft Intune, Datto RMM, and other security platforms
Every solution is aligned with a Zero Trust mindset
Focused on reducing business risk, maintaining uptime, and ensuring compliance
Avoid Financial, Operational, and Reputational Damage
Get a customised plan to close security gaps, meet compliance, and protect your applications.
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