Binary Hardening
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
Techniques and build settings that make compiled software harder to exploit, such as stack protections, control-flow defenses, relocation hardening, and memory-safety mitigations. Binary hardening raises attacker cost even when bugs still exist.
In plain English: Making compiled software harder for attackers to exploit.
Example: "The security review required stronger binary hardening before the agent could be deployed broadly."