Automated Website Patching Solutions
Vulnerability Patching Services to Secure Your Website
Website vulnerabilities are weaknesses or misconfigurations of code that hackers can exploit to gain some level of control over a website or web application. Hackers use automation tools that are constantly searching for and finding these weaknesses and then performing different types of attacks once found. Even small flaws can quickly turn into entry points for cyber threats.
For these reasons, it’s imperative for any website owner to have a patch management solution in place that will find and patch known vulnerabilities before they escalate into severe security issues. Stay ahead of exploits and prevent cyberattacks by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities with SiteLock’s website patching technology, built to deliver fast remediation and continuous protection.
Vulnerability Scanning and Protection Capabilities
Any business disruption can be damaging, especially website downtime. This can lead to traffic loss, revenue loss, and reputational damage. SiteLock’s remediation technology scans your website for weaknesses and deploys fixes before hackers can exploit them.
Database Remediation
For database-driven websites like WordPress, Joomla!, and MySQL, SiteLock removes malware from popular tables that are susceptible to this type of security risk. This helps security teams protect critical systems where sensitive data is stored.
CMS Patching
CMS applications are widely used and often targeted by attackers. Our technology safely applies individual security patches to keep installations aligned with the latest version of the software.
eCommerce Patching
Our same patching technology is utilized with the three leading eCommerce solutions, ensuring cybercriminals cannot take advantage of vulnerabilities in your online store.
Why Use SiteLock?
Our solution is designed to eliminate security vulnerabilities, so your website stays protected while your customers and business remain safe. Automated vulnerability patching gives you peace of mind that issues are automatically being handled.
Fast, Automated Protection
SiteLock finds and fixes weaknesses quickly, removing malware and vulnerabilities that could harm your online business.
Stay in the Know
With automated alert emails and updates from your SiteLock Dashboard, you’re always informed about the security of your site.
Never Miss Updates
Your website vulnerability scanner automatically patches weaknesses in the core of your CMS. This functionality allows you to apply full version upgrades when convenient.
Peace of Mind
Protect your website with automated vulnerability patching and never worry about a compromise damaging your site, reputation, or bottom line. Stronger cybersecurity protection means fewer surprises and a safer experience for every visitor.
Compatible with all types of content management systems
We prevent millions of hacks per day
on these platforms and more
FAQs
What is vulnerability patching?
A vulnerability involves any weakness that could potentially be exploited by attackers. Vulnerability patching protects websites by correcting these weaknesses with small pieces of code known as patches. During the process, extensive scans are completed to identify risks, which are then addressed by creating and deploying targeted patches.
Why is patching vulnerabilities important?
Vulnerabilities are inevitable. No matter how well website elements are designed, issues will arise over time. A structured patch management process helps security teams discover and remediate vulnerabilities before they turn into long-term problems. When implemented properly, website vulnerability patching can block many types of cyber threats, improve performance, and keep downtime to a minimum.
How often should you patch website vulnerabilities?
Regular scanning and patching are essential, with vulnerabilities ideally addressed as soon as they are discovered. The longer vulnerabilities are left unpatched, the more susceptible your website will become to numerous types of exploits. At minimum, an automated vulnerability detection process should be run on a daily basis. SiteLock website patching plans include daily patch deployment, so vulnerabilities are fixed quickly and critical systems stay protected.
Can this process be automated?
Yes. Vulnerability patching does not need to be a strictly manual process. Automated systems can scan files, remediate vulnerabilities, and apply security updates at scale across hosting environments. This involves extensive file scanning and code reviews to reveal which changes promise to resolve security issues. These, in turn, become patches, which can be distributed at scale. Newly created patches are automatically applied to all relevant versions of the application in question. From there, extensive testing must be completed to ensure that the patched application is still functional.
What are the pros of automated patching?
An automated approach to vulnerability patching streamlines a process that is often frustrating and time-consuming. It provides a swift response to newly discovered risks and supports vulnerability remediation without manual effort. Automated patching ensures applications remain functional after updates. Because the patch management process runs in the background, IT teams can prioritize upgrades on their own schedule while maintaining strong cybersecurity protection.
What are the top vulnerabilities for websites?
Today's websites face many types of vulnerabilities, most of them tied to outdated software. Misconfigurations are among the most common vulnerabilities. They grant attackers an alarming degree of leverage. Many websites also have unsecured APIs, which make it easy for attackers to gain access to sensitive data. Zero-day vulnerabilities are especially dangerous because attackers know about them before businesses or vendors can respond, making vulnerability management critical for protecting assets.
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