PatchMon: Built in Rossendale, Securing Linux Globally

Built in Rossendale. Tested by the community. Securing Linux at scale.

In this February tech talk, Iby introduces PatchMon, a Linux patch monitoring tool built right here in Rossendale, designed to tackle one of infrastructure’s biggest problems: lack of visibility.

Iby explains how neglected servers quietly increase cyber risk, even when front ends and websites look fine on the surface.

PatchMon changes this by making patching visible, actionable, and even enjoyable, helping teams move from operational observability to operational excellence.

The session will cover:

• Why Linux underpins the modern internet

• The skills and tooling gaps putting systems at risk

• How PatchMon consolidates Linux patch visibility

• The power of open source and community-led development

• Where PatchMon is today — and what’s coming next

• Lessons from taking a Rossendale-built tool to Brussels

✨ Proud moment: PatchMon was first shared and tested within the Rossendale Digital community before gaining wider traction - proof that world-class tech can start locally