These Policies can be integrated into larger strategies around patch management and other security configurations. Via lightweight agents installed on machines, admins can deploy a wide range of Policies to their fleets. JumpCloud manages systems the same way whether they’re in the office or remote. In this post, we’ll detail how admins can use Policies to control the deployment of patches, as well as monitor patch and other system updates via a web-based Admin Console. That’s why JumpCloud Directory-as-a-Service allows admins to apply GPO-like Policies to major operating systems like macOS and Windows. The challenge for admins, then, is to identify a solution that allows them to control and deploy patches from any location, for any operating system. Manual patch management is infeasible for all but the smallest organizations, and it’s nearly impossible in distributed workforces. It’s even more important now as organizations shift to work-from-home models and admins secure remote system fleets. System patch management is critical because patches often fix bugs and address security vulnerabilities in operating systems.
