cloudapps
KLAUD-aps
Definition
Web-based software applications or services that are hosted, run, and accessed via cloud computing infrastructure rather than locally on an individual user's device.
Etymology
This is a compound word formed from 'cloud'—referring to distributed remote servers—and 'apps', an abbreviation of 'applications'. It emerged in the 21st century as computing shifted from local installations to internet-delivered software models.
In the news
The term appears as part of a vendor's URL structure, indicating that the official security advisory for the software is hosted on a cloud-based application platform. It signifies that the management system resides in a network-accessible environment rather than a standalone physical box.
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Software Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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