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What Is a Security Patch? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A security patch is an update a vendor releases to fix a vulnerability in its software. Applying it on time closes the gap before an exploit appears, and patch management is the process of doing that in an orderly way across every device.

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