moving target defense

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

MTD

NIST SP 1800-10C, NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

The concept of controlling change across multiple system dimensions in order to increase uncertainty and apparent complexity for attackers, reduce their window of opportunity, and increase the costs of their probing and attack efforts.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-172

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