1. SCCM’s Time and Cost Burden
Many IT teams assume SCCM is free, but the reality is far different. A typical organization spends:
- 18-20 hours per week on SCCM patching
- $46,800 per year in labor costs for just one admin
- Additional costs in server infrastructure, SQL licensing, and bandwidth management
By contrast, vRx by Vicarius automates patching, reducing the time investment to just 1 hour per week, saving 90% of manual effort.
2. SCCM’s Patch Deployment is Too Slow
SCCM users often follow a phased patching model:
- Week 1: Developers & infrastructure
- Week 2: Pilot test group
- Week 3: Full deployment
This process delays critical patches by up to three weeks, leaving systems vulnerable. Automated solutions like vRx deploy patches immediately on a rolling schedule, ensuring real-time protection without waiting.
3. SCCM’s Infrastructure Costs Are Rising
SCCM requires dedicated on-premise infrastructure, including:
- SQL licensing
- Proxy servers for bandwidth control
- Extensive IT oversight
Vicarius eliminates these needs with a cloud-native approach, cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80%.
4. SCCM Lacks Advanced Security Features
Modern security threats demand more than just patching. Vicarius includes:
✅ Automated vulnerability tracking tied to real-time CVE updates
✅ Risk-based patching prioritizing critical threats
✅ Custom scripting for non-patch mitigations (e.g., registry changes)
These features go beyond SCCM’s traditional patching, offering comprehensive security management.
5. SCCM’s Compliance & Reporting Falls Short
Many industries require detailed security reporting for audits and compliance. SCCM’s reporting is complex and manual, whereas Vicarius provides:
📊 Automated compliance reports
📊 Executive summaries & technical breakdowns
📊 SSO integration for secure access control
Final Verdict: Is It Time to Move Beyond SCCM?
If your team is spending more than 10 hours a week on SCCM patching, you’re likely wasting time and resources. With security threats evolving rapidly, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.
🚀 Reduce patching time by 90%
🚀 Cut infrastructure costs by up to 80%
🚀 Improve compliance & security posture
It’s time to rethink SCCM. Book a demo with Vicarius today and experience the future of automated vulnerability management.
