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Hardening

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安全加固

Hardening · N/A · 安全加固 · HAR-duh-ning · system hardening · security baseline · Cybersecurity · defense · configuration · basicsCybersecuritysystem hardening security baseline

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Also known as: system hardening, security baseline

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Hardening means reducing attack surface by disabling unused services, enforcing strong configs, patching, and applying least privilege.

Real-World Example

Turning off unused remote desktop, enabling firewall defaults, and requiring MFA hardens a workstation.

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