In SES Complete, the use case ofReducing the Attack Surfacerepresents thePre-Attack phasein the attack chain sequence. This phase involves implementing measures to minimize potential vulnerabilities and limit exposure to threats before an attack occurs. By reducing the attack surface, organizations can proactively defend against potential exploitation paths that attackers might leverage.

Symantec Endpoint Security Complete Documentationemphasizes that reducing the attack surface is a proactive strategy in the Pre-Attack phase, aimed at strengthening security posture and preventing attacks from finding entry points in the network.