Secunia Releases Next Generation Enterprise Patch Management Tool

Unique Microsoft WSUS integration allowing for simplified third party patch management, in addition to flexible reporting, cross-platform scanning, and control of laptops –now available for customers worldwide through the Secunia Corporate Software Inspector (CSI) 5.0

COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Secunia, the leading provider of Vulnerability Intelligence and Vulnerability Management tools, today announced the release of the Secunia Corporate Software Inspector (CSI) 5.0, a unique automated patch manager and vulnerability scanner proven to identify and remediate all off-the-shelf programs in corporate networks. The Secunia CSI 5.0 achieves this by offering the industry’s largest coverage for best-in-class program detection and patch deployment.

“Patch management is without doubt one of the areas of IT security that organizations struggle with. Because it is resource-intensive, and often very manual in nature, many companies ignore patching, or make it less of a priority. Next generation patch management products that are seamless and automated will definitely resonate with customers”, says Søren Vibe-Hansen, Information Security Officer at SEB Denmark.

The Secunia CSI 5.0 offers companies a better way to deal with the patching challenge through automation and a highly centralized approach. With the Secunia CSI 5.0, customers can see a complete view of their network’s software security from one centralized, easy to navigate dashboard. In addition, Secunia’s breakthrough integration with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for easy patch distribution has been ramped up, enabling management of the entire program life-cycle. It is now possible to install, configure, uninstall, and even deploy non-security related updates through the Secunia CSI 5.0’s WSUS integration.

Key Features:
Enhanced Microsoft WSUS integration
The Secunia CSI 5.0 simplifies third party patch management by integrating with Microsoft WSUS and SCCM for easy distribution, providing award-winning accuracy, and offering the industry’s largest coverage of programs from more than 2,000 third party vendors, delivered by the market’s most trusted source of vulnerability intelligence.

Supreme flexibility, customisation, & control: The updated design and enhanced modular reporting capabilities are inspired by the award-winning Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Manager (VIM). Configure the data that you want including data from several uses. Set limits on how far you wish to go.

Handle security for laptops: Enhanced integration with the Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) enables customers to have increased control of laptops that employees carry with them outside the corporate network.

Cross-platform scanning: Apple Mac OS X: Scan your Apple Mac OS X and have the results displayed in the Secunia CSI 5.0 user interface. The new CSI Agent for Mac can be installed on the Mac host in both command line and “service” mode, in a similar way to the Windows version.

New API gateway to the Secunia database: Access and interact with all Secunia scan results, scan history, sites, and configuration settings. Write your own custom SQL queries, copy/export local database contents to 3rd party programs, and share any queries with the Secunia Community, etc.

Secunia Package System (SPS): Enjoy even greater integration with Microsoft WSUS and create customised packages in a simple way with the SPS wizard – control execution flow, add multiple files to the same update package, perform configuration changes, etc. Key features include full 32-bit and 64-bit support, language specific updates, and a flexible uninstall program function. It is now also possible to patch different languages.

“With these enhancements, there is no doubt that third party patch management has been further simplified, which is one of the key challenges within efficient patch management”, says Morten R. Stengaard, Product Manager at Secunia. Andrew Jaquith, CTO of Perimeter E-Security and a Secunia partner, agrees. “Keeping third-party software up to date is a key concern of enterprise CISOs. Integration with WSUS is a real win for customers, and should make patch management processes much more complete and efficient.”

A cornerstone of the new Secunia CSI 5.0 is flexibility. Because no two companies are the same the Secunia CSI 5.0 has been designed to adapt to individual organizational needs so that customers can optimize their processes, improve management of their risks, and ultimately save money. “Every business has different patch management practices and needs, and therefore shouldn’t have to conform to solution restrictions, rather the solution should adapt to the needs of each business,” saidMorten R. Stengaard. “The Secunia CSI 5.0 has been developed to give businesses worldwide exactly what they have asked for in a patch management solution. Flexibility and customization are words that epitomize version 5.0”, he concludes.

For an in-depth roundup of all new solution enhancements refer to the official changelog.
Watch Secunia’s Product Manager, Morten R. Stengaard present the Secunia CSI 5.0 here.

Pricing and Availability
The Secunia CSI 5.0 is available now. Companies are invited to receive a 30 day free trial. For more information, visit (http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/)

About Secunia
Founded in 2002, Secunia is the leading provider of IT security solutions that help businesses and private individuals globally manage and control vulnerability threats and risks across their networks and endpoints. Secunia's proven, complementary portfolio aids businesses in their handling of complex IT security risks and compliance requirements across industries and sectors - a key component in corporate risk management assessment, strategy, and implementation. Secunia plays an important role in the IT security ecosystem, and is the preferred supplier for enterprises and government agencies worldwide, counting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 businesses among its customer base.

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Source: Secunia