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ATTACK SURFACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

The attack surface of a system or asset refers to the collectively exposed portions of that system or asset. A large attack surface means that there are many exposed areas that an attack could target, while a small attack surface means that the target is relatively unexposed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

La surface d'attaque (ou d'exposition) [...] est l'ensemble des points exposés d'un système informatique par lesquels un attaquant peut s'introduire pour y exécuter des actions malveillantes.

Spanish

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