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nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A computer that is accessed by a user from a remote location.

Framework senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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Any computer that has full two-way access to other computers on the Internet. Or a computer with a web server that serves the pages for one or more Web sites.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A computer that is accessed by a user from a remote location.