Die Firewall
Example: Die Firewall schützt unseren Computer vor unerwünschten Zugriffen.
Definition
"Firewall" is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, protecting computers and networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Etymology
The term "Firewall" originates from a combination of the words 'fire' and 'wall,' initially referring to a physical barrier designed to prevent the spread of fire. In computing, it was metaphorically adopted to describe a barrier that prevents harmful data from spreading into a protected network.
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"Die Firewall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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