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Glossary Term Hardened Operating System

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What is Hardened Operating System?

A hardened operating system is secured by reducing its attack surface through configuration changes and the removal of unnecessary services.

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Understanding Hardened Operating System

Hardened Operating System refers to an operating system that has been secured by reducing its attack surface through configuration changes and removal of unnecessary services.

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