---
type: "term"
title: "Scope of Client Software"
description: "In TLCTC: encompasses Client APIs, incorporated Library APIs, Socket APIs, and Local APIs that operate on the client side of a communication."
resource: "tlctc:term:scope-of-client-software"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Scope of Client Software

In TLCTC: encompasses Client APIs, incorporated Library APIs, Socket APIs, and Local APIs that operate on the client side of a communication. The scope defines the attack surface for `#3 Exploiting Client`. Client software includes web browsers, mobile apps, desktop applications, document readers, command-line clients, client libraries, API consumers, and background services acting as clients.

**Reference:** V1.9.1 Clarifications

See also: Exploiting Client (#3), Scope of Server Software