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Attack Tolerance

Definition

Attack tolerance describes a system’s ability to continue proper operation even when experiencing malicious attacks or component failures. This characteristic signifies a system’s robustness against disruptions, allowing it to sustain functionality under various forms of cyber aggression. It represents a fundamental design principle in distributed systems, where individual node compromises should not result in overall system collapse. These systems are engineered to withstand adverse conditions and preserve operational soundness.