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What is Security Misconfiguration?
Definition
Failing to implement all security controls for a server, application, or cloud environment, or leaving defaults intact.
Security Impact
System compromise via exposed debug endpoints, default passwords, or public S3 buckets.
How to Remediate
Automate infrastructure deployment (IaC), use DevSecOps scanners to audit AWS/GCP, and remove unnecessary features.
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