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Security Hardening
Quick Definition
Reducing attack surface by disabling features and patching
Full Definition
Reducing the attack surface of a system by disabling unnecessary features and applying patches.
Examples
OS hardening, service minimization, patch management, config auditing
Related Terms
vulnerability-assessment
patch-management
cis-benchmarks
More Security Terms
MFA
Requiring two or more factors for authentication
Compliance
Adhering to regulatory standards for data protection
DDoS Protection
Defending against traffic overwhelming DDoS attacks
Encryption
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses
Penetration Testing
Simulated cyberattack to evaluate system security