Patches deployed automatically. No chasing required.
Unpatched devices are the most common entry point for ransomware and cyberattacks. IP Four uses Microsoft Intune to deploy OS updates and security patches automatically to every enrolled device, giving you full patch visibility without any manual effort.
Every device patched. Every platform covered.
Microsoft Intune automates patch deployment across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, giving you complete patch visibility and eliminating the risk of unpatched vulnerabilities.
Windows Update for Business
Windows OS updates and cumulative patches deployed automatically via Intune update rings. Patch schedules configured to minimise disruption during business hours.
iOS and Android Patch Management
Mobile OS updates managed through Intune. Minimum OS version requirements enforced. Devices running outdated versions blocked from company resources automatically.
macOS Update Management
macOS updates deployed and managed alongside Windows devices. Consistent patch posture across your entire device fleet regardless of operating system.
Zero-Day Patch Response
Critical security patches deployed as emergency updates outside normal schedules. Zero-day vulnerabilities addressed within hours of Microsoft or Apple releasing fixes.
Patch Compliance Reporting
Real-time patch status visible across every device. Devices missing critical patches flagged immediately. Monthly patch compliance reports for management and auditors.
Rollback Capability
Problematic updates rolled back quickly if they cause issues. Patch rings allow staged deployment to catch problems before they affect your entire device fleet.
From patch gaps to automated compliance.
We assess your current patch posture, configure automated deployment, and hand you a live patch compliance dashboard that requires no ongoing manual effort.
Patch Posture Assessment
We audit your current patch status across all devices, identify critical gaps, and assess your existing update processes. Patch rings and schedules agreed based on your business needs.
Update Ring Configuration
Intune update rings configured for Windows devices. Pilot ring, fast ring, and broad ring established to allow staged deployment and catch issues before full rollout.
Mobile and macOS Configuration
iOS, Android, and macOS update policies configured. Minimum version requirements set. Compliance policies linked to block outdated devices from company resources.
Pilot Validation
Patch deployment tested against pilot group. Update schedules validated to confirm patches deploy during agreed maintenance windows without disrupting business operations.
Full Fleet Rollout
Patch management deployed across all enrolled devices. Existing patch gaps remediated. Ongoing automated patching takes over with no manual intervention required.
Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting
Patch compliance monitored continuously. Devices missing critical patches flagged and remediated. Monthly patch reports provided for management and compliance evidence.
Automated patching delivered for UK businesses.
Ransomware Prevention
A Lancashire manufacturing company had 40 Windows devices with inconsistent patch levels. Several were running OS versions with known critical vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware groups.
Intune patch management deployed. All devices brought to current patch level within 72 hours. Automated patching maintained 100% compliance. Cyber insurance renewed without issues.
Cyber Essentials Patch Requirement
A Preston professional services firm needed Cyber Essentials certification. Their assessor identified that 15 of their 30 devices were more than 14 days behind on security patches.
Automated patch management configured via Intune. All devices patched within 48 hours. Ongoing automation maintained compliance. Cyber Essentials certification achieved.
Remote Worker Patch Management
A Blackburn consultancy had 20 remote workers whose laptops were never in the office. Patches relied on staff manually accepting updates, resulting in widely varying patch levels.
Intune patch management deployed. Updates pushed automatically regardless of device location. Patch compliance reached 100% within two weeks and maintained automatically.
How many of your devices are missing critical security patches right now? We can tell you.
Our patch compliance assessment scans your entire device fleet, identifies every critical patch gap, and gives you a clear remediation plan with automated ongoing management.