The term "rasp" has multiple meanings depending on the context:
- As a tool, a rasp is a coarse form of file used for shaping materials like wood or metal. It generally has individually cut teeth and is used for rapidly removing material with rough surfaces, which can then be smoothed by finer tools. Rasps come in various shapes such as rectangular, round, and half-round. They are commonly used in woodworking and farriery (horse hoof care) among other applications.
- In cybersecurity, RASP stands for Runtime Application Self-Protection. It is a security technology embedded within software applications that monitors, detects, and protects against malicious activity in real-time while the application is running. RASP can stop attacks such as SQL injection by analyzing application behavior and blocking malicious actions before damage occurs. It provides granular, real-time defense directly inside the application.
- There is also a military context where RASP refers to the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, which is an intensive course for the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment.
Additionally, as a verb, "to rasp" means to rub with something rough, to irritate, or to utter in a raspy tone. If you want information on a specific meaning of "rasp," please clarify! Otherwise, these are the primary definitions and uses.
