Patch: A small piece of software designed to fix a specific problem or vulnerability in a system or application. Used to improve security and stability of computer systems. Examples -a security patch for a web browser to fix a known vulnerability, a patch for an operating system to fix a bug causing crashes, and a patch for a software program to add new features or improve performance.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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