Security hardening Flashcards
Baseline configuration (baseline image):
A documented set of specifications within a system that is used as a basis for future builds, releases, and updates
Hardware:
The physical components of a computer
Multi-factor authentication (MFA):
A security measure which requires a user to verify their identity in two or more ways to access a system or network
Operating system (OS):
The interface between computer hardware and the user
Network log analysis:
The process of examining network logs to identify events of interest
Patch update:
A software and operating system update that addresses security vulnerabilities within a program or product
Penetration testing (pen test):
A simulated attack that helps identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, websites, applications, and processes
Security hardening:
The process of strengthening a system to reduce its vulnerabilities and attack surface
Security information and event management (SIEM):
An application that collects and analyzes log data to monitor critical activities for an organization
World-writable file:
A file that can be altered by anyone in the world
