Primary definition
The act of applying a change to installed software - such as firmware, operating systems, or applications - that corrects security or functionality problems or adds new capabilities
Also known asupdating · applying updates · software patching · patch management · security patching
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election SecurityView source
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CIS
The act of applying a change to installed software - such as firmware, operating systems, or applications - that corrects security or functionality problems or adds new capabilities
CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Patching. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/patching
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security
Essential Guide to Election Security
High consensus
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Multi-source
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