Il firewall
Example: Il firewall protegge il computer dagli attacchi esterni.
Definition
"Il firewall" is a computer security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, protecting computers from external attacks.
Etymology
"Il firewall" comes from the English word "firewall," originally referring to a barrier designed to stop the spread of fire in buildings or vehicles. The term was adopted in computing to describe a security measure that blocks harmful network traffic, much like a physical firewall blocks fire.
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