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10 BWD | FALL/WINTER 2017-2018 PATCH IT By Jessica Dore, CISA and Larry Dalman SO IT HOLDS! Protect your system from critical vulnerabilities If you knew you had a hole in your tire, would you drive until it was flat, or would you stop to have it repaired? Most likely, you’d make a point to have it mended because a damaged tire could put your vehicle at risk. Your company’s IT system is like your tires — it supports your business and keeps it rolling. Unfortunately, almost every company’s IT system has glitches in programming that could lead to disaster. Just as you would fix a tire defect, a computer software patch can be applied to your system to repair any flaws and keep hackers out. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Jessica Dore is a principal with Rehmann’s consulting department, focusing on technology and risk management. She provides information technology consulting and security services to a wide range of clients. Contact her today at [email protected] Larry Dalman is a digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professional, as well as an alliance partner with Rehmann. He leads complex incident response and digital forensics investigations, and is active in contributing to the DFIR community. Contact him today at [email protected].