In the business world, there is an invisible enemy that requires neither sophisticated hackers nor massive infrastructure to cause a disaster: outdated software. Many organizations in Latin America operate under the false premise that if a system is working, it shouldn’t be touched. However, at Aufiero Informática, we have verified that 80% of successful security incidents do not exploit new flaws, but rather vulnerabilities that already had a solution available but were never installed. Manual patch management is not only inefficient; it is dangerous.
The Risk of Manual Management in Hybrid Infrastructures
Traditionally, the IT department had to check every device and server for pending updates. With the rise of remote work and distributed teams, this task has become virtually impossible to perform manually without making mistakes. Every day that an application like Chrome, Adobe, or a Windows library remains unpatched, a window of opportunity opens for ransomware to penetrate the corporate network. At Aufiero Informática, we promote a vision where technology should work for humans, not the other way around; therefore, automation is the only logical response to the scale of today’s threats.
Heimdal Patch & Asset Management: Security Without Interruptions
The solution we offer through Heimdal Security revolutionizes this process. The Patch & Asset Management module allows for completely unattended update deployment. What does this mean for your company? It means software updates silently in the background, without the need for the end user to constantly restart their computer or lose productive time. This tool not only covers the Microsoft ecosystem but also manages a vast catalog of third-party applications, ensuring that every potential gap is closed the moment the manufacturer releases a security patch.
Total Visibility and Regulatory Compliance
For IT managers and security directors, visibility is power. The Heimdal suite, distributed by Aufiero Informática, provides a real-time software inventory. This not only improves security but also facilitates compliance with international data protection regulations. Knowing exactly which software version is running on every terminal in the company allows for informed decision-making and immediate response to audits. It is no longer about “assuming” we are protected, but about having data-driven certainty that our attack surface is minimized to the maximum.
