Software patches are created to correct overlooked glitches. Recently, Microsoft not only issued a patch, but they also made multiple announcements urging companies to promptly install it, but some users didn t follow through. Several of the companies that ignored Microsoft s warnings have already learned their lesson the hard way. Promobility Inc. of Markham, Canada lost 50,000 to 70,000 credit card numbers from its Web sites. Geiler added that too many small firms neglect security.
Experts suggest creating a team.
Assign each team member only one of the steps in the process. Assign one member the responsibility of the company s software and industry awareness. Other team members will be responsible for purchasing and installation. Software patches are created to correct overlooked glitches. Recently, Microsoft not only issued a patch, but they also made multiple announcements urging companies to promptly install it, but some users didn t follow through.