Binary Hardening

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. 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."

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