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Client Application

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A system entity, usually a computer process acting on behalf of a human user, that makes use of a service provided by a server.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A system entity, usually a computer process acting on behalf of a human user, that makes use of a service provided by a server.
NIST SP 800-321 senseview framework →
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A system entity, usually a computer process acting on behalf of a human user, that makes use of a service provided by a server.