OS Hardening making an operating system more secure. It often requires numerous actions such as configuring system and network components properly.

Steps for OS hardening
  • Process of security configuring the OS by applying the patches & updates from time to time.
  • Limit the number of software being installed.
  • limit the no of processes and services.
  • Close the unused ports.
  • Avoid third part applications.
  • Use encryption for the data to be safe mode. 
  • Strong password is required for the securing the information.
  • Use multi-factor authentication for more secure.
  • Antivirus should be up-to date. and should be scan the system regularly. so that if there is any virus it will detect and take action.
  • Preventing auto install.