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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
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses
Access Control
Restricting who can access computing resources
Compliance
Adhering to regulatory standards for data protection
MFA
Requiring two or more factors for authentication
Cybersecurity
Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks
SIEM
Aggregating and analyzing security event data