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Vendor Updates6 Oct 2026Nearly 1,000 Patches in a Month: Why the Old Patching Model Is Breaking DownVulnerability discovery is beginning to outpace many organizations’ ability to assess and remediate what is being found. The challenge is no longer simply deploying patches. It is deciding…Source: Action1Vendor Updates1 Oct 2026Action1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for Cybersecurity Awareness MonthFounder-led cybersecurity company backs OpenAI’s collective cyber defense call by helping everyone protect 2X the endpoints from vulnerabilities. The post Action1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) End of LifeMicrosoft Configuration Manager isn’t end of life, but each Current Branch version has its own support deadline. See which versions are still supported, what happens when support ends,…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026Windows AutopatchWindows Autopatch automates updates for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Edge, and Teams through Intune, but it has important limitations. See how it works, what it supports, where it…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026CWE vs CVE — Weaknesses vs. VulnerabilitiesLearn how CVE and CWE differ, how they work together, and how security teams use both to improve vulnerability prioritization, remediation, and prevention. The post CWE vs CVE…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026VM Patch Management: How to Patch Virtual Machines at ScaleLearn how VM patching works, the best practices for scaling it safely, and how to automate the process across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The post VM…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026Force a Group Policy Update (gpupdate /force)This guide shows how to use gpupdate /force, GPMC, and PowerShell to refresh policies locally or remotely, verify the results, and manage updates safely across multiple endpoints The…Source: Action1Vendor Updates30 Sep 2026Is Intune the SCCM Replacement? What Actually Replaces Microsoft SCCMThis guide compares SCCM and Intune, explains co-management and third-party alternatives, and helps you decide which replacement path best fits your environment, licensing, and management needs. The post…Source: Action1