Update

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004507",
  "term": "Update",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. New, improved, or fixed software, which replaces older versions of the same software. For example, updating an operating system brings it up-to-date with the latest drivers, system utilities, and security software. The software publisher often provides updates free of charge.\n\n2. New, improved, or fixed software, which replaces older versions of the same software. For example, updating an OS brings it up-to-date with the latest drivers, system utilities, and security software. Updates are often provided by the software publisher free of charge.\n\n3. A patch, upgrade, or other modification to code that corrects security and/or functionality problems in software.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 1800-15B from Computer Hope",
    "NIST SP 1800-15C from Computer Hope",
    "NISTIR 8259A from NIST SP 800-40 Rev. 3 (Derived); NISTIR 8259B from IoT Device Security Baseline Capabilities; NIST SP 800-213 from NIST SP 800-40 Rev. 3 (Adapted)",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/update/"
}