MITRE D3FENDdefensive technique

D3-ACH Application Configuration Hardening

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Tactic
Harden

Definition

Modifying an application's configuration to reduce its attack surface.

How it works

How it works Application configuration settings can be configured to limit the permissions on an application or disable certain vulnerable application features. Hardening an application's configuration involves analyzing not only the application but also the environment in which the application is run in for potential vulnerabilities.

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Child of · MITRE D3FEND (1)

  • D3-AH Application Hardening defensive technique

Referenced by MITRE D3FEND · child of (1)

  • D3-DRA Disable Remote Access defensive technique

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