### Contents

- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

# Patch Management Software Resources

##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Patch Management Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data.

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- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

## Patch Management Software Articles

[![Patch Management: What Is It and Why Is It Important?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI837_Learn_Article_Images_%5Bpatch_management%5D_V1a.png "Patch Management: What Is It and Why Is It Important?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/patch-management)

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### Patch Management: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
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Security systems have become part of our daily lives. Most of us don’t think twice about locking the front door when we leave the house or clicking the automatic lock on our cars when we get to our destination. But when it comes to our devices, it’s easy to forget that they need protecting, too.

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by Holly Landis

[![Top 9 IoT Vulnerabilities to Enhance IoT Security in 2023](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI503_Learn_Article_%5BIoT_Vulnerabilities%5D_V1b.png "Top 9 IoT Vulnerabilities to Enhance IoT Security in 2023")](https://www.g2.com/articles/iot-vulnerabilities)

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### Top 9 IoT Vulnerabilities to Enhance IoT Security in 2023
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Have you ever left your home keys under a potted plant, thinking it would be safe there? But then you realize the pot is in plain sight and is the first place a thief would check if they were trying to rob you. Finding a more secure spot for your spare key and taking other precautions helps safeguard your home and all its valuable possessions.

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by Tanuja Bahirat

[![ESXiArgs Ransomware—Server Virtualization Is Risky If You Don’t Manage It](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Virtual%20Servers%20G2.jpg "ESXiArgs Ransomware—Server Virtualization Is Risky If You Don’t Manage It")](https://www.g2.com/articles/esxiargs-ransomware-server-virtualization-is-risky-if-you-dont-manage-it)

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### ESXiArgs Ransomware—Server Virtualization Is Risky If You Don’t Manage It
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Server virtualization software enables organizations to deliver more capabilities on a budget. But this comes at the cost of security. Virtual servers are one of the prime targets of ransomware attacks. In the past week, ransomware called ESXiArgs has been attacking a server virtualization product VMWare ESXi.

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by Tian Lin

## Patch Management Software Discussions

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Question on: Acronis Cyber Protect
[Is Acronis Backup 12.5 a cloud backup-as-a-service (BaaS) or on-premises backup software?](/discussions/acronis-backup-12-5-52e18013-31c5-46c1-ad2c-5a3cd52426de)

Acronis Backup 12.5

Acronis 12.5 can be installed and run on a local server, VM server in the data center or on a VM server in the cloud.

Answered: Rebecca Kelly on March 12, 2020

[Your answer](/discussions/acronis-backup-12-5-52e18013-31c5-46c1-ad2c-5a3cd52426de/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: Acronis Cyber Protect
[Does Acronis Backup 12.5 include centralized and remote management of backups?](/discussions/acronis-backup-12-5-6c78d770-b790-4f49-81a5-4580803350e6)

Acronis Backup 12.5

Centralized Acronis backup console is web based and can be accessed remotely. Backup agents can be deployed via the centralized console. And those backups can be saved in a location of your choosing.

Answered: Rebecca Kelly on March 12, 2020

[Your answer](/discussions/acronis-backup-12-5-6c78d770-b790-4f49-81a5-4580803350e6/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: Action1
[What do you like most about Action1 for remote endpoint management, and what could be improved?](/discussions/what-do-you-like-most-about-action1-for-remote-endpoint-management-and-what-could-be-improved)

What do you like most about Action1 for remote endpoint management, and what could be improved?

what stands out most to me is how easy it is to manage remote endpoints without needing on‑prem infrastructure or a VPN, and how reliable the automated patching and built‑in remote access tools are for day‑to‑day support. The platform gives clear visibility into hardware, software, and vulnerabilities, and the ability to run scripts across multiple devices saves a huge amount of time. If I had to point out areas for improvement, I’d like to see more granular role‑based access controls, deeper reporting customization, and additional integrations with ticketing and security platforms to streamline workflows even further. 

Answered: Viral Shaa on January 16, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/what-do-you-like-most-about-action1-for-remote-endpoint-management-and-what-could-be-improved/comments/new?remote=true)

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## Patch Management Software Reports

Mid-Market Grid® Report for Patch Management

Summer 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Grid® Report for Patch Management

Summer 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Enterprise Grid® Report for Patch Management

Summer 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Momentum Grid® Report for Patch Management

Summer 2026

G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report

Small-Business Grid® Report for Patch Management

Summer 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Enterprise Grid® Report for Patch Management

Spring 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Small-Business Grid® Report for Patch Management

Spring 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Mid-Market Grid® Report for Patch Management

Spring 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Grid® Report for Patch Management

Spring 2026

G2 Report: Grid® Report

Momentum Grid® Report for Patch Management

Spring 2026

G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report