Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management - Co-term Education
Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management for Education provides automated software updates across your network, ensuring critical security patches are deployed within 7 days.
- Automated Patching: Coverage for operating systems and third-party applications to close security gaps.
- Vulnerability Reduction: Protection against known exploits by ensuring timely application of security fixes.
- Compliance Assurance: Entitlement to maintain a consistent patch level, aiding in regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Access to centralized reporting and scheduling to minimize manual intervention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Patch Management is a cloud-based solution designed to automate the patching of operating systems and third-party applications across your organization's endpoints. It ensures that security vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, reducing the attack surface and maintaining a secure computing environment.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in educational institutions of all sizes, from K-12 districts to universities. It integrates seamlessly into existing GravityZone security consoles, providing a unified platform for patch deployment and reporting alongside endpoint protection.
- Automated Patch Deployment: Schedule and deploy patches automatically or manually across your network.
- Third-Party Application Support: Extends patching beyond operating systems to cover a wide range of common applications.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identifies missing patches and potential security risks before they can be exploited.
- Reporting and Compliance: Provides detailed reports on patch status for auditing and compliance purposes.
- Centralized Management: Manage all patching activities from a single console within the GravityZone platform.
Streamline your security operations and safeguard your educational network with efficient, automated patch management.
What This Solves
Automate Operating System Patching
Enable teams to automatically deploy critical security updates for Windows and other operating systems. Streamline the process of maintaining endpoint security and reducing exposure to known exploits.
endpoints, cloud-managed, scheduled deployments, security posture
Patch Third-Party Applications
Automate the patching of common third-party applications like Adobe Reader, Java, and browsers, which are frequent targets for attackers. Streamline the management of software vulnerabilities beyond the operating system.
software inventory, vulnerability management, centralized control, diverse applications
Ensure Compliance and Reporting
Automate the generation of patch status reports to demonstrate compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Streamline auditing processes by providing clear visibility into patch deployment across the network.
auditing, regulatory adherence, security documentation, network visibility
Key Features
Automated Patch Deployment
Reduces the risk of security breaches by ensuring critical patches are applied in a timely manner.
Third-Party Application Patching
Secures a wider range of software, closing common attack vectors exploited through outdated applications.
Centralized Management Console
Simplifies patch management by providing a single pane of glass for all endpoints.
Patch Rollback Capabilities
Minimizes disruption by allowing IT to revert problematic patches if issues arise.
Detailed Reporting
Provides clear visibility into patch status for compliance and auditing purposes.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions require robust security solutions to protect sensitive student and research data, and automated patching is crucial for maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations like FERPA.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, face stringent security mandates and require efficient tools to manage vulnerabilities across large, diverse networks to prevent cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict compliance standards like HIPAA, making automated patch management essential for protecting patient data and ensuring system integrity.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks and must maintain high levels of security and compliance, necessitating prompt patching of all systems to protect sensitive financial data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is co-term licensing?
Co-term licensing means that the subscription for this product will align with the expiration date of your existing Bitdefender GravityZone licenses. This simplifies renewal management by consolidating all your Bitdefender subscriptions to a single renewal date.
Is this product suitable for K-12 schools and universities?
Yes, this product is specifically designed for educational institutions and includes co-term licensing to align with existing education-focused Bitdefender agreements. It helps manage security across diverse campus environments.
How does this help with compliance?
By automating the patching of operating systems and applications, this service helps maintain a consistent security posture, which is often a requirement for various educational and data privacy regulations.
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.