IT administrators need to implement a methodical auditing and patching process. When the Heartbleed bug hit, companies and customers worldwide scrambled to assess if and how the bug affected them. The bug’s reach provided a powerful reminder that:Acting swiftly to patch a known vulnerability can mitigate threats to a network. It’s challenging enough for larger companies that enjoy well-staffed IT departments with sufficient resources. But what happens if you are a SMB, where IT resources and a budget for new security measures are often limited?
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2014/09/09/whitepaper-5-steps-to-improve-your-networks-health/