Perfect Patching solution for all software and platform types
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We need an all-encompassing solution that does both OS updates and third party updates in accordance to a vulnerability management policy so that Criticals, Highs, Medium and Low CVEs get resolved in time. We also need large OS support across Windows, MacOS and many Linux distros. By enforcing patching remotely through Automox we can also oversee installed software and also set certain security configurations through worklets. Automox provides great coverage of reporting as well as easy management of all devices through easy to understand policy management.
Pros
- Reporting & Metrics
- Automated patching with minimised admin oversight
- Great customer support
- Wide coverage of OS and third party compatibility
- RBAC to allow individual teams to manage their estate.
Cons
- Sometimes setup of devices can be difficult e.g Secure Tokens
- Keeping Automox application updated can be frustrating
- Sometimes difficult to see an overarching overview of the entire estate if devices are split up across many zones.
Likelihood to Recommend
It is quite platform agnostic so it fits many scenarios, and has great support across all platforms. It may be less appropriate a solution if you are looking for further controls such as MDM or access control. The worklets are really helpful for all sorts of different use cases including automation that you would not immediately think something like Automox can do out of the box.