TuxCare Live Patching Services (KernelCare)

TuxCare Live Patching Services (KernelCare) is a solution designed to automate Linux vulnerability patching for enterprise systems. According to the vendor, this product is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. It is utilized by IT Security & SOC Managers, Linux System Administrators, Business Leaders, and professionals in the Financial Services and Fintech industries.

Key Features

Zero-Downtime Patching: TuxCare Live Patching Services (KernelCare) allows organizations to apply vulnerability patches to their Linux systems without requiring a system reboot. The vendor claims that this feature eliminates downtime and ensures continuous service to customers.

Automated Patch Deployment: TuxCare Live Patching Services automates the deployment of vulnerability patches as soon as they become available. This, according to the vendor, helps organizations accelerate their patching timeline and reduce their vulnerability exposure window.

Minimized Patching Workload: The vendor states that by automating the patching process, TuxCare Live Patching Services helps reduce the workload of Linux system administrators. They claim that it can reduce the time spent on vulnerability patching by up to 72%, allowing administrators to focus on other critical tasks.

Compliance Support: According to the vendor, TuxCare Live Patching Services helps organizations stay compliant with various data privacy and financial reporting regulations. They claim that it enables the timely application of vulnerability patches, which is often a requirement for compliance with standards such as PCI, CCPA, SOX, GLBA, and GDPR.

Out-of-the-Box Integration: TuxCare Live Patching Services seamlessly integrates with automation tools, vulnerability scanners, and other cloud infrastructure monitoring services, according to the vendor. They state that this allows organizations to incorporate live patching into their existing workflows and security processes.

Infrastructure Agnostic: According to the vendor, TuxCare Live Patching Services is compatible with both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. They claim that it can be deployed across a wide range of Linux distributions and is not limited to specific environments.

Extended Lifecycle Support: The vendor claims that TuxCare Live Patching Services provides extended support for end-of-life Linux distributions, such as CentOS 7 and Oracle Linux 6. They state that this ensures that organizations can continue to receive automated vulnerability patches even for unsupported operating systems.