operating system hardening
Operating system hardening refers to the process of securing and reinforcing an operating system by implementing various measures such as configuring security settings, applying patches, disabling unnecessary services, and implementing access controls, in order to reduce and minimize potential security vulnerabilities and protect against unauthorized activities.
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