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What is Attack Surface Reduction?

Attack surface reduction limits opportunities to reach or exploit a system.

Common measures include:

  • Closing unnecessary inbound ports
  • Removing unused services
  • Patching software
  • Restricting administrative access
  • Keeping private applications off public interfaces

Reducing exposure complements detection, response, and application security; it does not eliminate every attack or availability risk.

How LayerV Implements This

LayerV provides controlled access to a private origin through an outbound connector. Keep the origin private so it cannot be reached directly. Publishing an already-public HTTPS URL leaves its original route available unless you restrict it.