A software company releases a critical security update for its widely-used application. After a week, a major cyber attack targets organizations that have not applied this update. This scenario underscores the importance of what?
- Firewall Configuration
- Intrusion Detection
- Patch Management
- Secure Coding
This scenario highlights the critical importance of patch management. Failing to apply security updates promptly can leave systems vulnerable to known exploits.
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