TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

remediation

ree-mee-dee-AY-shun

Definition

The act of correcting, fixing, or resolving a security vulnerability or system problem.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'remedium', meaning 'a cure or remedy'. It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of putting something right or rectifying a wrong.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the necessary process of documenting and addressing cybersecurity incidents within election infrastructure. It emphasizes that vendors should transparently report and fix security flaws.

CISA warnings expose America’s election security gaps

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Washington Times

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