Infosec glossary entry

COTS

COTS:
Commercial Of The Shelf software

Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) refers to ready-made software or hardware products that are available for purchase and use without customization. COTS solutions are widely used in various industries due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of deployment. However, organizations must carefully assess the security and compatibility of COTS products to ensure they meet their specific requirements and do not introduce vulnerabilities into their systems.


[…] is a product intended to be used “as is.” The key benefit driving the popularity of commercial off-the-shelf solutions is the easy installation and integration with existing system components.
https://codete.com/blog/commercial-off-the-shelf-cots-software-the-basics

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By jean-christoph

May 20, 2023

supply chain, thirdparty
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