Hardening

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.

Framework senses

4 senses across 4 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: Hardening is the process of identifying and fixing vulnerabilities on a system.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: The process of securing a computer's administrative functions or inactivating those features not needed for the computer's intended business purpose.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.

NIST SP 800-1231 senseview framework →

§1: Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.