system hardening
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
The step-by-step process of reducing the vulnerabilities of a system by applying a security policy and different layers of protection.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Reducing attack surface by securing configurations.
Look Closer
Locking down systems by removing vulnerabilities.
The Bottom Line
Making systems more resistant to attack through configuration.
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