Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management - Co-Term EDU
Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management provides automated software patching across your organization's endpoints, ensuring consistent security and compliance.
- Automated Patching: Covers all critical and security updates for operating systems and third-party applications.
- Reduced Vulnerability Window: Minimizes the time systems are exposed to known exploits.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date software.
- Centralized Control: Manage patching schedules and deployments from a single console.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management is a cloud-based solution designed to automate the process of identifying, testing, and deploying software updates and security patches across your entire IT infrastructure.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to maintain a secure and compliant computing environment without the overhead of manual patch management processes.
- Automated Patch Deployment: Streamlines the distribution of patches for operating systems and applications.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identifies missing patches and potential security risks.
- Customizable Policies: Allows for tailored patching schedules and deployment rules.
- Reporting and Auditing: Provides detailed logs and reports for compliance and oversight.
- Cross-Platform Support: Manages patches for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints.
Ensure your business systems are protected from emerging threats with efficient, automated patch management.
What This Solves
Automate Operating System Patching
Enable teams to automatically deploy security and feature updates for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Streamline the process of maintaining a secure and up-to-date OS environment across all company devices.
managed endpoints, centralized IT, remote workforce, hybrid cloud environments
Secure Third-Party Applications
Automate the patching of common third-party applications like browsers, PDF readers, and office suites, which are frequent targets for attackers. Reduce the attack surface by ensuring these applications are always current.
standardized software stacks, diverse application portfolios, endpoint security focus
Maintain Compliance Standards
Automate the process of applying security patches to meet regulatory compliance requirements for data protection and system integrity. Provide auditable records of patch deployment to demonstrate adherence to standards.
regulated industries, data privacy focus, audit readiness, risk mitigation
Key Features
Automated Patch Deployment
Ensures timely application of security updates to operating systems and applications, minimizing vulnerability windows.
Vulnerability Detection
Identifies missing patches and potential security gaps across your environment, allowing for proactive remediation.
Centralized Management Console
Provides a single pane of glass to monitor, schedule, and deploy patches across all managed endpoints.
Customizable Patching Policies
Allows IT teams to define specific deployment schedules and rules based on business needs and risk tolerance.
Reporting and Auditing Tools
Generates detailed reports on patch status, compliance, and deployment success for oversight and audit purposes.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a large number of diverse endpoints and often face budget constraints, making automated patch management essential for maintaining security and compliance across campus networks.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance organizations handle sensitive data and are subject to strict regulatory compliance, requiring robust security measures like timely patching to prevent breaches and maintain trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect patient data (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating a strong security posture that includes automated patching to safeguard against cyber threats.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks and must maintain secure IT systems to protect sensitive information and ensure continuity of services, making automated patching a critical component of their security strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is co-term licensing?
Co-term licensing means that the subscription for multiple products or licenses is aligned to a single expiration date. This simplifies renewal management by consolidating all your Bitdefender GravityZone subscriptions into one annual renewal cycle.
What is the difference between OS patching and application patching?
OS patching refers to updates for the operating system (like Windows or macOS), while application patching covers updates for third-party software installed on those operating systems (like Adobe Reader or Chrome).
How does this help with compliance?
By ensuring all systems and applications are consistently updated with the latest security patches, this service helps organizations meet various compliance mandates that require up-to-date software and reduced vulnerability exposure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.