Application security is an organizational program undertaken when an entity develops, adds, and tests security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities against threats such as unauthorized access and modification.
The security measures at the application-level aim to prevent data or code within the software from being susceptible to theft or hijacking by non-authorized or external personnel. It encompasses the security considerations that evolve during application development and design, but it also involves systems and approaches to protect applications after deployment.
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