attack surface

noun

Synonym of surface area.

Meanings

nounattack surface (plural attack surfaces)

plural attack surfaces

  1. computer securitySynonym of surface area.

    Synonyms: surface area

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of surface area.

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