System hardening: The process of strengthening a computer system’s security by reducing its attack surface and vulnerabilities. This can involve disabling unnecessary services, applying security patches, and implementing security controls. Examples of system hardening measures include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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