POST (Power-On Self-Test): An initial testing process performed by a computer or device upon startup to check that hardware components like memory, disk drives, and peripherals are functioning correctly before loading the operating system, ensuring the system is ready for use.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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