Emily, a system administrator, is configuring a new server. She ensures that only necessary services run, disables default accounts, and sets strong password policies. What process is Emily engaged in?
- Patch Management
- Server Clustering
- Server Hardening
- Server Virtualization
Emily is engaged in the process of "Server Hardening." This involves securing a server by minimizing vulnerabilities, such as disabling unnecessary services, strengthening password policies, and removing or disabling default accounts. The goal is to reduce the server's attack surface.
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