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Hardening

nounid 2700·updated May 9, 2026
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Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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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 →
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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 →
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Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.
NIST SP 800-1231 senseview framework →
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Configuring a host’s operating systems and applications to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.

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