User Mode: An operating state in modern computer systems that limits the access rights of software applications, preventing them from directly interacting with hardware or system resources. This mode maintains system stability and security by restricting application access to sensitive areas of the operating system.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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