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Microsoft plans to issue four security patches next week, all for "critical" flaws. Microsoft has re-released a critical security update known as MS08-051. In its largest security update in 18 months, Microsoft on Tuesday delivered 11 patches to resolve 26 vulnerabilities in its operating system and related components. Microsoft has released updates for two of its most popular developer tools. Microsoft plans 12 fixes - seven for "critical" bugs - in next week's monthly patch delivery.  

 

Time is critical when it comes to patches, so make sure you don't miss out on any critical releases. Hard drives are often overlooked when it comes to patching. But an exploit in this area could be fateful. Last month's race between a group of security researchers who promised to disclose, every day, a newfound vulnerability in the Apple OS X platform, and an opposing group, led by a former Apple employee, to independently plug those security flaws, has sparked new debate around the validity of third-party security patches. There are many different names for the second Tuesday of every month: Patch Tuesday, Super Tuesday, Black Tuesday — and maybe even some other unsavory nicknames not suitable for print. This day, when Microsoft rolls out security updates, is the fulcrum around which most organisations' whole patch management cycles revolve. But just as there are different nicknames for the day, there are also differing opinions about how it should be handled and how quickly organisations should respond with changes. Many organisations appreciate the regularity of Patch Tuesday to better prepare and execute patch deployment. However, few organisations use the time prior to Patch Tuesday to efficiently prepare systems and people for rapid deployment.  

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