Filesystem Security

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. The protection of files, directories, metadata, and mount behavior through permissions, ownership, encryption, auditing, and safe configuration. Filesystem security is fundamental because many higher-level controls fail if local file access is too permissive.

    In plain English: Protecting files and directories from unauthorized access or tampering.

    Example: "The container escape became serious because filesystem security on the host allowed access to sensitive mounts."

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