demilitarized zone
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A physical or logical subnetwork that contains and exposes an organization's external-facing services to an untrusted network, commonly the Internet.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
DMZ: A network segment between internal and external networks.
Look Closer
A buffer zone that protects internal systems from the internet.
The Bottom Line
The semi-trusted area where public-facing servers live.
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