Are Security Updates cumulative?

Just updated a MBA to Mountain Lion. I see there are several security updates: 4 for 2015, 5 for 2014, and 3 for 2013. Does the highest number for the year contain all previous for that year or do I have to install them individually?

This knowledge base article lists all of the security updates and what they address.  Make sure you apply those that cover different areas so you are protected:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

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    It would help to know to which exact update you are referring.  For example,  10.6.7 isn't the latest system update for Snow Leopard which is 10.6.8 v 1.1 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1400 , or do you mean the Java update -  Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7  http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1516? 
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  • Are Adobe Updates Cumulative

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    Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

  • Are Adobe Flash Player updates cumulative?

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  • OLE broken after Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer KB3003057

    Our product has been using the IWebBrowser OLE interface for many years but has failed since Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer KB3003057.  What do we need to do to get this  IWebBrowser interface working again.
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    [email protected]

    There is no error when installing the udpate.  It installs fine but after installed it breaks our calls to the IWebBrowswer OLE/ActiveX.  
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    Our code has not changed for several years so must something must have been chainged in the OLE/ActiveX library with this security update patch. 
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  • KB2925418: Cumulative Security Update for IE _ for Windows 7....Installs crapware and is not Just a security update!!!!

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    Did you tell us what happened exactly after you install this update?
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    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2925418 
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  • Service Packs, Security Updates and Cumulative Updates

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    Hi,
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  • Office 2013: where the heck are the security updates hiding?

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  • Are all security updates automatic or can I set preferences?

    I was out for a couple of hours. When I came back to my Macbook I had a notification that a security update had been installed.
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    I can also see other updates in the app store but I don't see any security updates and the updates that are listed there don't have any dates attached.
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  • After Security updation of Windows 7 in Boot Camp (Mac Book Pro with Retina Display) on 13-Nov-2013, Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets are not working properly.

    After Security updation of Windows 7 in Boot Camp (Mac Book Pro with Retina Display) on 13-Nov-2013, Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets are not working properly.
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