firewall
Digital traffic controller
A firewall is a barrier designed to prevent the spread of fire—originally a physical wall in buildings or vehicles.
In computing, a firewall is software or hardware that monitors network traffic and blocks unauthorized access: The company's firewall detected the intrusion attempt.
Figuratively, any protective barrier between things: a firewall between church and state.
Security software brand
- UFWAgricultural workers' union
- personalRelating to one's self
- applicationFormal request document
- endpointFinal point reached
Small sealed container
Unauthorized entry into space
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- breachBreaking of agreement
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- attackAggressive act against another
threat · vulnerability · exploit · DDoS · ransomware · spyware · zero-day · botnet
Barrier separating spaces
- separatorSomething that divides
- fire-stopFlame-blocking building seal
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
drywall · concrete · steel · containment · smoke · sprinkler · safety · construction
Retains information across operations
- whitelistApproved access roster
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- portsShip berths or device jacks
protocols · content · URL · spam · phishing · proxy · traffic · allow
Powered household device
- CiscoNetworking equipment manufacturer
- JuniperFeminine given name
- UTMCartographic coordinate system
- rackFrame for holding items
datacenter · enterprise · throughput · dedicated · inline
Norton
Security software brand
- UFWAgricultural workers' union
- personalRelating to one's self
- applicationFormal request document
endpoint · configuration · settings · permissions · antivirus
packet
Small sealed container
- portDocking place for ships
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
gateway · proxy · NAT · DMZ · subnet · traffic · TCP · UDP · IP · inbound
intrusion
Unauthorized entry into space
attack · threat · vulnerability · exploit · DDoS · ransomware · spyware · zero-day · botnet · cyberattack
partition
Barrier separating spaces
- separatorSomething that divides
- fire-stopFlame-blocking building seal
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
fire-resistant · drywall · concrete · steel · containment · smoke · sprinkler · safety · construction · architectural
stateful
Retains information across operations
- whitelistApproved access roster
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
ports · protocols · content · URL · spam · phishing · proxy · traffic · allow · deny
appliance
Powered household device
rack · datacenter · enterprise · throughput · dedicated · inline
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- Access Deniedlocked door, login failure, no entry sign, account lockout, banned user
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, encryption, credentials, vulnerability
- IT Infrastructurecloud computing, data center, virtual machine, server, VM
- Data Securitydata protection, encryption key, data security, password, passwords
firewallopen port
Unrestricted maritime entry point
gateway · open access · backdoor · passthrough · bridge
firewallvulnerability
Openness to harm
security hole · attack vector · open port · backdoor · exploit
- firewall breachBypassed network protection
- Great FirewallChina's internet filtering system