ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus VS SanerNow

Patch Manager Plus is an all round solution for your enterprise that enables you to manage and distribute patches to endpoints across the IT network. These endpoints consist of laptops, servers and workstations. Regularly updating applications across these systems, heightens the over all security posture of your enterprise.

Patch Manager Plus supports cross-platform patching with an expanding repository of patches for over 750 applications including third-party applications like Adobe, Java and Google Chrome. This security program lets you set up automated patch deployment workflows to take the bulk of everyday IT management tasks off your shoulder.

The Test & Approve feature enables you to test out patches prior to deployment, to make certain their source and proper function. This is to ensure crucial systems in your production environment do not face the risk of downtime as a result of a misbehaving patch.

Furthermore, the flexible deployment policies lets you tailor the patch management cycle around the specific needs of your enterprise. Patch Manager Plus is currently available as an on-premise solution, and Cloud-based solution. This security solution has a completely free edition that is fully functional and supports management of up to 20 computers and 5 servers. The paid editions for this product are called Professional and Enterprise editions and support a 30-day free trial. Download the free trial today!

SecPod is an endpoint security and management technology company. SecPod (Security Podium, incarnated as SecPod) was founded in the year 2008. SecPod’s SanerNow platform and tools are used by MSPs and Enterprises worldwide. SecPod also licenses security technology to top security vendors through its SCAP Content Professional Feed.

SecPod’s SanerNow platform and tools provide a paradigm shift in endpoint security and management. SanerNow simplifies endpoint security, increases IT and security effectiveness, and reduces IT management cost. Platform-specific tools provide vulnerability scanning, patching, compliance, asset, endpoint, and threat management. SanerNow provides one dashboard with one agent to address multiple high-value business use cases.

With more devices being connected to the Internet and an increasing number of attacks targeting endpoints, a new approach to endpoint security and management is needed. SecPod’s vision is to create a unified platform that helps to manage traditional endpoint systems, mobile devices and IoT (Internet of Things) devices alike.