De firewall
Example: De firewall beschermt het netwerk tegen ongewenste toegang van buitenaf.
Definition
"De firewall" is a security system designed to protect a computer network by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, preventing unauthorized access from outside sources.
Etymology
The term "de firewall" originates from the English word 'firewall,' which originally referred to a barrier designed to prevent the spread of fire in buildings. In computing, the word was adopted metaphorically to describe a protective barrier that guards networks from intrusions.
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"De firewall" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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