Glossary
Knowledge is a matter of definitions. Here you will find the most important technical terms for cybersecurity.

Hardening

System hardening improves system security by reducing the attack surface. This can be achieved by removing unnecessary software, services and functionalities as well as by restricting user rights to a minimum.

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