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Managed ITPatch ManagementOperating System Patching
Operating System Patching

Every OS. Every device. Always up to date.

Automated patching for Windows, macOS, and Linux across your entire device fleet. Critical patches deployed within 14 days, meeting Cyber Essentials requirements without manual effort.

Windows, macOS, Linux
14-Day Compliance
Test Before Deploy
Monthly Reports
14 Days
Max Patch Deployment
3 OS
Platforms Covered
100%
Device Visibility
Monthly
Compliance Reports
What Is Included

Full OS patching coverage. Every platform managed.

We manage patching across all major operating systems, ensuring every device in your estate stays current and compliant.

Windows Endpoint Patching

Automated deployment of Windows security updates, cumulative patches, and feature releases across all workstations and laptops. Patches tested before rollout to prevent disruption.

Windows 10Windows 11Security UpdatesCumulative Patches

macOS Update Management

Managed macOS updates across your Apple device fleet. We schedule updates outside business hours, verify compatibility, and confirm successful deployment on every device.

macOS VenturamacOS SonomaApple SiliconScheduled Updates

Linux Server Patching

Automated patching for Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, and Debian servers. Kernel updates, security patches, and package updates managed within agreed maintenance windows.

UbuntuRHELCentOSDebian

Cyber Essentials 14-Day Compliance

All critical and high-severity OS patches deployed within 14 days of release, meeting the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus patching requirement automatically.

14-Day RequirementCyber EssentialsAutomated Compliance

Maintenance Window Scheduling

Patching scheduled during agreed maintenance windows to avoid disrupting business operations. Emergency patches fast-tracked with your approval for critical zero-day vulnerabilities.

Out-of-HoursEmergency PatchesZero-Day Response

Patch Status Reporting

Monthly reports showing patch compliance across every device in your estate. Every device, every OS version, every patch status visible in a single report.

Monthly ReportsDevice InventoryCompliance Evidence
How We Work

From discovery to fully automated in under two weeks.

A structured process that gets every device under automated patch management quickly and safely.

01

Device Discovery

We scan your estate to identify every device, OS version, and current patch level. You receive a full inventory with risk ratings before we begin.

02

Policy Configuration

Patching policies configured per OS type. Critical patches fast-tracked, routine updates scheduled to agreed maintenance windows.

03

Test Group Deployment

Patches deployed to a small test group first. We verify stability and application compatibility before rolling out to the full estate.

04

Full Estate Rollout

Verified patches deployed across all devices in batches. Progress monitored in real time. Failed deployments flagged and investigated immediately.

05

Compliance Verification

Post-deployment scan confirms every device has received the patch. Exceptions documented with remediation plans and timelines.

06

Monthly Reporting

Compliance report delivered monthly showing patch status across your entire estate. Ready for Cyber Essentials audits and insurance renewals.

Real Results

OS patching delivered for UK businesses.

Legal Firm, Manchester

A 60-person law firm had Windows devices running months behind on patches. A Cyber Essentials pre-assessment revealed 34 devices with critical unpatched vulnerabilities.

Automated OS patching deployed in 5 days. All critical patches applied within the 14-day window. Cyber Essentials certification achieved within 4 weeks.

Mixed-OS Business, London

A creative agency running a mix of Windows and macOS devices had no consistent patching process. IT staff were manually updating devices one at a time.

Unified patching policy deployed across Windows and macOS. Manual patching time reduced from 2 days per month to zero. 100% patch compliance achieved.

Healthcare Provider, Yorkshire

A private clinic needed to demonstrate OS patch compliance to their data protection officer and cyber insurance provider ahead of annual renewal.

Automated monthly compliance reports generated. Insurance renewed with documented evidence. DPO satisfied with audit trail showing 14-day compliance.

Get Started

Find out how many unpatched devices you have. Free scan, no commitment.

Our free OS patch compliance scan identifies every unpatched device in your estate. You receive a full report with risk ratings and a clear remediation plan.