One of my clients asked me to explain superseded patches and how they relate to vulnerability management and patch management. This is a common question about a common complaint. Knowing the meaning of superseded patches and how to handle them is absolutely critical for running a successful security program.
David Farquhar is a computer security professional, entrepreneur, and author. He started his career as a part-time computer technician in 1994, worked his way up to system administrator by 1997, and has specialized in vulnerability management since 2013. He invests in real estate on the side and his hobbies include O gauge trains, baseball cards, and retro computers and video games. A University of Missouri graduate, he holds CISSP and Security+ certifications. He lives in St. Louis with his family.