application

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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Software program that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without access to system control, monitoring, or administrative privileges.

Framework senses

11 senses across 10 frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →

§1: A computer program designed to help people perform a certain type of work, including specific functions, such as payroll, inventory control, accounting, and mission support. Depending on the work for which it was designed, an application can manipulate text, numbers, graphics, or a combination of these elements. An application contrasts with systems program, such as an operating system or network control program, and with utility programs, such as copy or sort.

FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Baseline, May 20171 senseview framework →

§1: A computer program designed to help people perform a certain type of work, including specific functions, such as payroll, inventory control, accounting, and mission support. Depending on the work for which it was designed, an application can manipulate text, numbers, graphics, or a combination of these elements. An application contrasts with systems program, such as an operating system or network control program, and with utility programs, such as copy or sort.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →

§1: A computer program designed to help people perform a certain type of work, including specific functions, such as payroll, inventory control, accounting, and mission support. Depending on the work for which it was designed, an application can manipulate text, numbers, graphics, or a combination of these elements. An application contrasts with systems program, such as an operating system or network control program, and with utility programs, such as copy or sort.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Software that performs automated functions for a user. Examples include home banking, word processing and payroll. Distinguished from operating system or utility software.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →

§1: A software program hosted by an information system.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: Software program that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without access to system control, monitoring, or administrative privileges.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Software program that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without access to system control, monitoring, or administrative privileges.

NIST SP 800-371 senseview framework →

§1: A software program hosted by an information system.

Notes on Measurement1 senseview framework →

§1: software or a program that is specific to the solution of an application problem

Information Technology Laboratory Computer Security Resource Center Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A hardware/software system implemented to satisfy a particular set of requirements.

Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy1 senseview framework →

§1: A software program hosted by an information system.