Cybersecurity glossary

Cybersecurity definition

What is SaaS?

SaaS stands for Software as a Service.

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Definition

Software that's hosted and run by the vendor and accessed over the internet, rather than installed and maintained on the customer's own servers.

Where SaaS fits in the security landscape

These beginner lessons use this term while explaining the surrounding security control.

Use this definition as a baseline when reading category and product pages. Implementations, editions, and vendor terminology can differ; current product claims should be checked against the source-linked profile.

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