Attack Surface
| Attack surface refers to the weakest point of the system which can be breached by malicious actors. The term is often used in the context of computer security, and refers to the amount of effort required to successfully attack a system. The larger the attack surface, the easier it is to find a way to break into the system. In recent years, the attack surface of computer systems has increased dramatically. This is due to the increasing complexity of systems, as well as the growing number of ways that systems can be connected to each other. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one example of this, as it allows devices to be connected to the internet and to each other in ways that were not possible before. This increases the potential for attacks, as a malicious actor can now target a much larger number of devices. The best way to reduce the attack surface of a system is to reduce its complexity. This can be done by simplifying the system, removing unnecessary components, and reducing the number of ways that it can be connected to other systems. However, this is often not possible, or not practical. In these cases, other measures, such as security hardening, can be used to reduce the attack surface. |
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