OS hardening 20 Best Practices
Operating system (OS) hardening, a facet of system hardening, involves the implementation of security measures of operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS (aka OS X) to bolster their defenses against cyberattacks. The primary aim is to fortify sensitive computing systems, thereby reducing their vulnerability to various security threats, including data breaches, unauthorized access, system intrusions, and malware in accordance with best security practices.