Application program as key for authorizing access to resources

In a networked environment, an application executed on a computing device may transmit a distribution rule associated with a resource. The distribution rule can require a key application to be enabled as hardware associated with a client device prior to access to a resource. The application may receive a request for access to the resource by the client device. In an instance in which it is determined that the client device complies with the distribution rule, the application may provide, to the client device, authorization to access the resource.