Primary definition
the process of hardening technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber attacks
Also known ascyber securing · cyber-security hardening · cybersecurity hardening · cyber hardening · digital securing · IT security hardening
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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the process of hardening technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber attacks
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cybersecuring. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cybersecuring
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