computer platform
(I) A combination of computer hardware and an operating system
(which may consist of software, firmware, or both) for that
hardware. (Compare: computer system.)
$ computer security (COMPUSEC)
1. (I) Measures to implement and assure security services in a
computer system, particularly those that assure access control
service.
Usage: Usually refers to internal controls (functions, features,
and technical characteristics) that are implemented in software
(especially in operating systems); sometimes refers to internal
controls implemented in hardware; rarely used to refer to external
controls.