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OPERATING SYSTEM HARDENING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- operating system hardening
1, record 1, English, operating%20system%20hardening
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The elimination of as many security risks as possible from an operating system to help minimize security vulnerabilities. 2, record 1, English, - operating%20system%20hardening
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It often requires numerous actions such as configuring system and network components properly, deleting files and applying the latest patches. There are hardening checklists available for popular operating systems that administrators can follow. 2, record 1, English, - operating%20system%20hardening
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- renforcement du système d'exploitation
1, record 1, French, renforcement%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination de risques de sécurité à un système d'exploitation dans la mesure du possible afin de le rendre plus sécurisé. 2, record 1, French, - renforcement%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le renforcement du système d'exploitation nécessite souvent de nombreuses opérations telles configurer les composants système et réseau correctement, supprimer les fichiers non utilisés et appliquer les correctifs les plus récents. Il existe également des listes de contrôle pour les systèmes d'exploitation les plus populaires que les administrateurs peuvent utiliser pour renforcer leur système. 2, record 1, French, - renforcement%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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