Host Security

Definitions

1. The protection of an individual computer or server through configuration hardening, patching, endpoint controls, access restrictions, and monitoring. Host security complements network defenses by limiting compromise at the system level.

   In plain English: Security measures focused on protecting an individual computer or server.

   Example: "The incident spread because host security on several legacy servers was far weaker than the network controls around them."

Related Terms

• Database Security
• Default Password
• Desktop Security
• Drive Encryption
• Endpoint Firewall
• Endpoint Hardening
• Endpoint Monitoring
• Filesystem Security
• Harden
• Host Scanning
• Jump Server
• Lockdown