Glossary: Security+ Exam Prep 1: Strategy and Objective Review

Misconfiguration

Also written: misconfigurations

A wrong setting rather than a bug in the code, such as a default password, an open port or public sharing.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 3: Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

Related terms

Public object storage Cloud security posture management (CSPM)Hardening