The Cost of Reactive IT
Most cyberattacks exploit known vulnerabilities — patches that were available but never applied. Most system failures give warning signs — alerts that were never seen because nobody was watching. The break-fix model of IT management — wait for something to break, then fix it — is no longer viable in a world of ransomware, regulatory compliance, and remote work.
Proactive monitoring and automated patch management eliminate these gaps before attackers can exploit them.
N-able N-central: The Eyes and Ears of Your IT
N-able N-central is an enterprise-grade remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform purpose-built for managed service providers. OAS uses N-central as the operational backbone of the Three Pillar framework — the platform from which we monitor, manage, and secure your entire IT environment.
24/7 Endpoint and Server Monitoring
Every endpoint, server, and network device in your environment is monitored continuously. Automated alerting with configurable thresholds identifies issues — hardware degradation, disc space warnings, service failures, abnormal CPU or memory usage — before they affect your people or your operations.
OAS does not wait for your staff to report problems. We see them first and resolve them proactively.
OS Patch Management
N-central deploys operating system patches to devices on or off your network via cloud-based remote patching:
Windows
every Microsoft update class and severity, including out-of-band security patches
macOS
native patching support (in public preview)
Linux
patching support available since November 2025
Patches deploy on your schedule, tested and verified before reaching production systems. Your operating systems stay current without manual effort or user disruption.
Third-Party Application Patching
Operating system patches alone are not enough. Attackers increasingly target third-party applications — browsers, PDF readers, collaboration tools — that organisations neglect to update.
N-central automates patching for over 100 third-party applications, including:
- Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
- Adobe Reader, Adobe Creative Cloud
- Java, .NET Framework
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack
- 7-Zip, VLC, and dozens more
Every patch is in-house tested and verified by N-able before deployment. Rule-based approval workflows allow OAS to define criteria once — and patches deploy automatically across your entire environment.
Intelligent Automation
N-central's automation engine eliminates repetitive manual tasks:
700+ pre-built automation recipes
proven across millions of managed devices, covering Windows, Linux, macOS, and third-party applications
Visual Automation Manager
drag-and-drop workflow builder with conditional logic, error handling, and scheduled execution. No coding required
Script Repository
centralised script management with a built-in editor supporting PowerShell, PowerShell Core, Shell, Bash, and Python. Collaborative editing and categorisation by type and OS
OAS uses these capabilities to automate routine maintenance — software deployment, configuration changes, health checks, and remediation — so your IT team can focus on strategic work.
Network Discovery and Topology
N-central discovers every device on your network using multiple protocols (ICMP, SNMP, WMI, CDP, LLDP, STP). Visual network topology maps show how devices connect and communicate. Unmanaged devices, shadow IT, and rogue endpoints are identified and flagged.
NetPath Network Diagnostics
NetPath analyses how applications are delivered through your network — mapping the complete path from endpoint to destination across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. When network performance issues arise, NetPath pinpoints the cause in minutes.
Key Capabilities
24/7 monitoring
endpoints, servers, and network devices with automated alerting
OS patch management
Windows, macOS, Linux with cloud-based deployment
Third-party patching
100+ applications, in-house tested and verified
700+ automation recipes
pre-built, proven across millions of devices
Network discovery
multi-protocol device detection with visual topology maps
NetPath diagnostics
network path analysis for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud
Remote access
secure remote support for managed endpoints
Asset management
hardware/software inventory with asset tagging
Audit logging
user event auditing with Syslog export
Multi-tenant architecture
client environments logically isolated
The Unified Management Console
N-central is more than a monitoring tool. It is the platform from which OAS manages your entire Three Pillar security stack:
SentinelOne
deployed via N-able policies, monitored from the N-central dashboard
Cove Data Protection
backup status, alerts, and recovery testing visible within N-central
All three pillars
managed from a single console with a unified view of your security posture
One platform. One team. Complete visibility.
Delivered as a Managed Service by OAS
OAS operates N-central on your behalf. Your organisation benefits from enterprise-grade monitoring and management without the operational burden:
Proactive monitoring
OAS identifies and resolves issues before they affect your business
Automated patching
OS and third-party applications patched on schedule, verified before deployment
Incident escalation
alerts trigger OAS response workflows, with integration into SentinelOne for security events
Regular reporting
client-facing reports on patch compliance, device health, and security posture
Multi-tenant isolation
your environment is logically separated with dedicated dashboards and access controls
Recognition
- 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools
Unpatched Systems Are Open Doors
Every unpatched application and unmonitored endpoint is an invitation to attackers. N-able RMM, managed by OAS as the Detect pillar of the Three Pillar framework, closes those doors — automatically, continuously, and across your entire IT estate.