DMZ
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000320
A perimeter network that protects an organization's internal local area network from untrusted external networks, such as the internet. It acts as a buffer zone, hosting publicly accessible services like web servers or email servers. Traffic to and from the DMZ is typically controlled by firewalls on both its internal and external boundaries.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000320 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
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