network defense
Guarding computer systems
Network defense is the practice of protecting computer networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches.
It encompasses firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
The term appears in both corporate IT contexts and military cybersecurity: The agency's network defense capabilities were tested by the breach.
Also called network security.
- firewallNetwork access control system
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- zero trustAssume breach, verify always
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
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- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- Cyber Warfarecyber warfare, cyber attack, cyberattack, electronic warfare, information warfare
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
network defensehacking
Infiltrating protected digital systems
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