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“The Human Patch Gap: Security Isn’t Just Code”
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Users Skip Updates Out of Habit or Fear
Patching prompts get delayed or dismissed — “it’ll break something,” “I’ll do it later.” Months pass, and known vulnerabilities remain exploitable. The human delay becomes the real gap.
Security Awareness Doesn’t Equal Secure Behavior
Employees know the rules — but still reuse passwords, click links, and ignore policy. Awareness training isn’t the same as applied action. Behavior change requires reinforcement, not just reminders.
Remote Workers Evade Centralized Controls
Devices off-network for long periods miss patch cycles, AV updates, and monitoring. Remote endpoints drift out of visibility. Compliance degrades with distance.
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Manual Approval Flows Create Bottlenecks
Security teams delay critical fixes waiting on approvals. Patching gets politicized. By the time the green light comes, the exploit’s already in the wild.
Shadow IT Avoids the Patch Pipeline Entirely
Unauthorized tools and unsanctioned apps don’t report to patch systems. Even when employees mean well, the tools they choose don’t stay updated. Exposure grows in silence.
Patch Metrics Focus on Coverage, Not Urgency
Dashboards show 90% compliance — but miss the 10% on crown-jewel systems. Patching isn’t about averages — it’s about impact. Prioritization matters more than percentiles.
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