surface area

noun — 2 senses

surface area

noun
1

Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences The total area on the surface of an object.

2

The total resources of a system that are accessible from the outside world and thus might be attacked.

Computer security

  • Disabling network access to unused ports reduces surface area.

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