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Application Security (AppSec) encompasses measures, tools, and practices aimed at protecting software applications from threats throughout their lifecycle.
Also known asAppSec · App Security · ApplicationSec · Software Application Security
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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Application Security (AppSec) encompasses measures, tools, and practices aimed at protecting software applications from threats throughout their lifecycle.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Application Security (appsec). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/application-security-appsec
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