+The **attack surface** represents all potential points where an unauthorized user can try to enter or extract data from a system. It encompasses every [vulnerability](/wiki/vulnerability) and access vector, from open network ports to human interactions, offering avenues for [exploit](/wiki/exploit). Minimizing this exposed area is a fundamental goal of cybersecurity.
+## See also
+- [Risk Management](/wiki/risk_management)
+- [Security Audit](/wiki/security_audit)
+- [Threat Modeling](/wiki/threat_modeling)
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