Licensing issues cause patching headaches for higher ed

This week we look at some of the challenges colleges and universities face when it comes to patching machines owned by students. Licensing restrictions from software vendors prevent them from offering patches directly, compromising security. Joining us to discuss the issue is Rodney Petersen, security task force coordinator for Educause, a IT organization for higher education based in Boulder, Colorado.

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This week we look at some of the challenges colleges and universities face when it comes to patching machines owned by students. Licensing restrictions from software vendors prevent them from offering patches directly, compromising security. Joining us to discuss the issue is Rodney Petersen, security task force coordinator for Educause, a IT organization for higher education based in Boulder, Colorado.

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