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.