Patch
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices
A small software update from a vendor that fixes a known vulnerability.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.3.C.14.1.C.1
Why it matters in Unit 4
Unpatched devices are what exploits for known vulnerabilities target.
Example
A browser update that closes a flaw adversaries were exploiting.
Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 4.3 Protecting Devices