O firewall
Example: O firewall protege a rede contra ataques externos constantemente.
Definition
"Firewall" is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It acts as a barrier to protect a computer network from unauthorized access and external cyberattacks, ensuring safe communication.
Etymology
The word "firewall" originally referred to a wall designed to prevent the spread of fire in buildings. In computing, it was adopted metaphorically to describe a security system that blocks harmful traffic, similar to how a physical firewall blocks fire. Did you know the term reflects the idea of protection from damage, whether fire or cyber threats?
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