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Patching

nounid 3527·updated May 9, 2026
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Software code that replaces or updates other code. Frequently patches are used to correct security flaws.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Patchings
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Patching's
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Patchings'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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Patching is the process of updating software to a different version.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Software code that replaces or updates other code. Frequently patches are used to correct security flaws.

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