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System hardening

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001194

The process of securing a computer system by reducing its attack surface and eliminating potential vulnerabilities. This involves configuring settings, removing unnecessary software, applying security patches, and implementing access controls. The goal is to make the system more resilient against cyber threats and unauthorized access.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001194
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The process of securing a computer system by reducing its attack surface and eliminating potential vulnerabilities. This involves configuring settings, removing unnecessary software, applying security patches, and implementing access controls. The goal is to make the system more resilient against cyber threats and unauthorized access.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/system-hardening/"
}

Record 1,312 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.