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Hardening systems
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Definition
Reducing the attack surface by removing unused services and default accounts, applying patches and using strong configuration and least privilege.
Example: Disable unused ports.
Found in: syllabus, school notes.
Reducing attack surface through configuration and patching.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.
Question types it can appear in
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
How to use it
A model sentence
“Reducing the attack surface by removing unused services and default accounts, applying patches and using strong configuration and least privilege.” Then apply it: Disable unused ports.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Hardening systems in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Test and evaluate security and resilience
- Key terms bank entry: Hardening
- Notes: Test and evaluate the security and resilience of software by determining… (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Notes: Test and evaluate security and resilience (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Hardening systems
Check yourself
Explain “Hardening systems” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Reducing the attack surface by removing unused services and default accounts, applying patches and using strong configuration and least privilege.
Example: Disable unused ports.
Could be tested as: Short answer, Multiple choice, Fill in the blanks.
Quick multiple choice
Which action is an example of hardening a system?
- Disabling unused services and changing default passwords
- Adding extra advertising banners
- Installing more games on the server
- Increasing screen brightness
Show the answer
A
Hardening reduces the attack surface: remove what you do not need, change defaults, apply patches, tighten permissions.
Source: original (written for this study pack; not a NESA question). Open it in the multiple-choice bank.