DMZ

Definitions

1. Short for demilitarized zone, a network segment used to isolate public-facing systems from more trusted internal networks. A DMZ reduces blast radius when internet-exposed services are attacked or compromised.

   In plain English: A separate network area for internet-facing systems.

   Example: "The reverse proxy lived in the DMZ while the application servers stayed on an internal segment."

Related Terms

• Demilitarized Zone
• Edge Security
• Flat Network
• Hostile Network
• IPS
• Jump Box
• Jump Server
• Link Encryption
• Micro-Segmentation
• NAT Security
• Network Perimeter Security
• Network Policy
• Port ACL
• Ring Fence
• Rogue Device