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security by obscurity [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

The attempt to use secrecy of design, implementation, or other aspects to provide security.

CONT

Security through obscurity is not a viable long-term strategy to deter cyber threat actors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Tentative d'utiliser la nature secrète de la conception, de la mise en œuvre ou d'autres aspects pour assurer la sécurité.

CONT

La sécurité par l'obscurité n'est pas une stratégie viable à long terme pour contrer les auteurs de cybermenace.

Spanish

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