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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Software Assurance

CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST SP 1800-13B

Definition(s):

The level of confidence that software is free from vulnerabilities, either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at any time during its life cycle, and that the software functions as intended by the purchaser or user.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8074 Vol. 2 under Software Assurance

Glossary Comments

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